A program supporting seniors who want to live at home longer has come to Burnaby, and organizers are calling for the public's input on how the program will work locally.
Better At Home is a program that helps low-income seniors with various tasks, to help them live independently in their own homes.
Each community that adopts the program can decide what services to focus on, which is why organizers are hosting a public input meeting on Thursday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shadbolt centre in Burnaby.
Gerontologist Mariam Larson is the Better at Home community developer for Burnaby.
Since April, she's been talking with seniors and service providers about what would help Burnaby seniors remain independent for as long as possible.
Better At Home is a program funded by the B.C. Health Ministry and delivered by the United Way.
It's designed to help low-income seniors get help with non-medical tasks, such as friendly visits, help with groceries, minor home repairs, transportation, light yard work and housekeeping, depending on the needs of the community.
Volunteers typically deliver the services, and seniors pay based on their income.
The fees go back into the program to support others who are using the services.
The program is meant to help low-income seniors without taking business away from the private sector.
To register for the public input meeting, call 604-515-1718 or email manage@ mariamlarson.com.
For more information on the program, visit www.betterathome.ca.
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