Seniors Resources in Penticton

OKANAGAN SIMILIKAMEEN LIFELINE PROGRAM – Penticton | Interior Health Authority, in partnership with Lifeline Systems Canada, offers a personal emergency response system. Help is available 24 hours a day at the touch of a button. Low monthly rental fee. (250) 770-7400.

MEALS ON WHEELS – Penticton | Meals delivered from the hospital to homebound persons Monday, Wednesday and Friday at a fee for each meal. (250) 770-8986.

SENIOR CITIZEN COUNSELLORS – Penticton | Counsellors provide assistance and advice to seniors in completing application forms for Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Spouse’s Allowance, Provincial Seniors Benefits and SAFER (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters), and provides information on various programs and benefits available to seniors. (250) 770-7400.

SENIORS’ DROP-IN CENTRE SOCIETY – 2965 South Main Street  – Penticton | An activity and social event centre for seniors – anybody 50+ can become a member. (250) 493-2111 | Penticton Seniors Website.

FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Penticton | This group is for anyone interested in making friends, and encourages anyone wishing to be a friend is encouraged to attend. (250) 492-6300.

SENIORS’ MENTAL HEALTH-OUTREACH – Penticton | This is a specialized interdisciplinary team, community based mental health program covering the communities of the Southern Okanagan. They serve adults 65 years of age and over. The age range is flexible for adults with memory impairment.
(250) 770-3555 | Interior Health Website.

HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE – Penticton Services | Home and community care services provide a range of health care and support services for eligible residents who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs. These services are designed to complement and supplement, but not replace, the efforts of individuals to care for themselves with the assistance of family, friends and community. (250) 770-3477 | Community Care Website.

DRIVING MISS DAISY – Penticton, Naramata, Summerland | Reliable and safe accompaniment services for seniors including medical appointments, grocery shopping, home support and more. Call Ron at (250) 809-6962 | Driving Miss Daisy Website.

PROCTOR ELDER CARE MANAGEMENT – Penticton | Provides services for elders and their families including in home health assessment, on-going monitoring, transitional assistance and client advocacy. (250) 764-6060 | Proctor Elder Care Website.

CARING 4U – Serving the Okanagan Valley | Allows aging elders the ability to live in their own homes longer and continue to live as independently as possible. We provide: community connection, companionship, errands, housekeeping, laundry, transportation to appointments, bathing, dressing, feeding and much more. (250) 765-8949 | Caring 4U Website.

SOUTH OKANAGAN SENIORS WELLNESS SOCIETY – 696 Main Street – Penticton | The South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society’s purpose is to relieve loneliness and isolation of older adults and improve their mobility and independence by providing educational, cultural and outreach programs. (250) 487-7455 | Senior Wellness Society Website.

NURSE NEXT DOOR – Penticton, Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos, and Princeton | Professional elderly care and support in the comfort of your own home. Our personalized home health care programs allow you to receive as much or as little elderly home health care as you want, giving you the attention and assistance you need while leaving you with the independence and dignity you deserve. 250.488.8586 | Nurse Next Door Website.