Better Living Health and Community Services - Health and Community Services for Seniors

Companionship services

• available to individuals living in the community who would like to connect socially with a dedicated volunteer
• volunteers reach out in person, over the telephone, or via email and can engage in a number of different activities including: going for a walk, playing games, reading or chatting

Caregiver Support

• available to adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one or who are currently providing care to someone who is at end of life, frail, or is dealing with a long term illness.
• offers professional counseling, peer support, education and a variety of support groups geared to the needs of Caregivers

Fitness and Falls Prevention

• provides more than 200 fitness and falls prevention programs

Home Maintenance -- assistance with basic household maintenance and repairs and includes:

• outdoor maintenance
• home maintenance and repair
• snow removal and lawn care
• referrals to local businesses/ handypersons/ tradespersons

Meals and Grocery Delivery

• provides one major meal of the day or assists with the delivery of grocery items to the home
• offers a variety of special dietary requirements; individuals accessing meal services can also order Milk as part of their meal delivery

Social Work Services

• provides assessment, support, advocacy and connects clients to community resources, providing counseling, and assisting with the coordination of services

5 Deauville Lane -- affordable housing

• 62 units (14 barrier free) for seniors and adults with disabilities * case manager on site 2 days a week
• access to programs and services
• application through website or Intake department
• in partnership with Mahogany Management

Transportation Services

• offers transportation services for those unable to drive or have difficulty accessing public transportation

Personal Support -- provides support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

• access to Personal Support Workers who are trained to assist clients with complex needs, such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, meal assistance, palliative care, ambulation, medication management and caregiver respite

Home Support

• provides light duty home cleaning services including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing kitchen and bathroom, essential grocery shopping

Better Living Community Centre

• fitness classes, travel opportunities, recreation and leisure activities, arts and culture programs, life-long learning courses, computer classes, workshops, social programs and special events

Adult Day Centre -- day program for frail and disabled older adults, including those with cognitive impairments

• Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3 pm, Saturday 9 am-12 noon, extended hours may be arranged
• social, recreation and therapeutic programs
• lunch, snacks
• transportation available within catchment area

Call or drop in

Membership program -- seniors 50 years and older * Community Service programs -- seniors and adults with physical disabilities or cognitive impairments
Residency Requirements: Sheppard Ave E (north) to North York southern boundary (south), Yonge St (west) to west side of Victoria Park Ave (east) * catchment area varies for transportation, in-home services and adult day program -- call intake for details

Other - telephone interpretation services available for other languages

Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - with grab bars

Vary * subsidies may be available