Better at Home on Bowen is a satellite of the main North Shore program. We work hard to assist seniors with services that allow them to age in place in their island homes.
The program is open to all residents of Bowen Island who are 65 years and over or who are between the ages of 55-64 and on disability assistance. To be eligible, a resident must be living independently and not in private or publicly subsidized assisted living or a long-term care home. Our team of carefully chosen volunteers provide assistance with the following:
- Grocery or prescription pick-up and delivery
- Assistance with grocery shopping on island
- Light yard work
- Minor home repair
- Transportation on island
- Transportation off island to medical appointments
- Friendly visiting
- Light housekeeping (provided by NSCR staff)
A formal intake assessment is required to determine program eligibility. Fees may apply based on a sliding scale that depends on an individual’s or couple’s annual total income. Friendly visiting services by volunteers are free of charge.
If you would like more information about the Better at Home Program, click here.
If you would like a more detailed description of Better at Home Program services, click here.
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