Seniors in Courtenay will have better support to age at home in their community with expanded and improved services as part of a five-year agreement with United Way BC for popular programs, such as Better at Home.
鈥淲e are deeply committed to helping seniors remain in their own homes and in the communities they are a part of,鈥� said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. 鈥淭hrough the programs and services delivered by United Way BC, older adults are able to stay healthier, be more active and better connected to their communities. By expanding these services, we鈥檙e helping more seniors throughout our province live more independent lives.鈥�
The expansion communities for community connector positions comes to Courtenay as part of the program. This will directly benefit Senior Support Society North Vancouver Island.
The Province is investing $304 million over five years in United Way BC to deliver and expand community-based seniors鈥� services. These services will be delivered by non-profit agencies throughout the province to help seniors live more independently. Community-based seniors鈥� services include non-medical home support and programming that help older adults stay physically active, socially connected and engaged, and to be as resilient and independent as possible.
鈥淪eniors living in B.C. want to live at home independently as long and as safely as possible,鈥� said Susie Chant, parliamentary secretary for seniors鈥� services and long-term care. 鈥淎s our older population continues to grow, expanding services for seniors and their caregivers so they can receive the supports they need is vital. United Way BC鈥檚 suite of programs and services helps people lead fuller, more active and socially connected lives.鈥�
The new funding will go toward building upon successful programs, connecting seniors to more support and expanding program staffing and co-ordination.
