Seniors Resources in Vernon
GENTLE CARE HOME SUPPORT – Vernon | Gentle Care Home Support specializes in respite care, palliative care, activities of daily living, nutritional support, physiotherapy, massage, foot care, providing all the needs for your loved ones at home. Fully certified, bonded and licensed, and criminal records checked. (250) 307-8804.
GOOD MORNING PROGRAM c/o PIN Crisis Line (People In Need Crisis Intervention Society) – Vernon | The Good Morning Program is a phone-out service to individuals who are isolated and/or have high risk health concerns. This program offers peace of mind; some social interaction for Good Morning clients and enables people to live independently, longer. (250) 545-8074.
HALINA SENIOR CENTRE – 3310 37 Avenue – Vernon | Activities for seniors including Bingo, Canasta, Bridge, carpet bowling, dancing, crafts, pancake breakfasts, choir, crib, pool, and shuffleboard. (250) 542-2877.
INTERIOR HEALTH AUTHORITY LIFELINE PROGRAM – 4000 25th Ave – Vernon | Emergency Response Program designed to assist chronically ill or elderly individuals to continue living safely and independently in their own homes. Subscribers to Lifeline wear a small, waterproof pendant, which, when pressed, sends an alarm to our 24 hour emergency response centre. Help is then sent for, whether it be a family member, friend of neighbor or, if necessary, an ambulance. A not-for-profit, volunteer supported program. (250) 558-1334.
HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE – Vernon 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) 541-2200 | Home and Community Care Vernon Website.
OLD AGE PENSIONERS ORGANIZATION (OAPO) – Vernon | The function of the branch is primarily for social activities. Most branches have a monthly general meeting where membership can become involved in the business aspect, which can lead to resolutions being presented at annual convention. New members and guests welcome. Phone for information on meetings. (250) 542-7592.
MEALS ON WHEELS (c/o IH Home and Community Care) – 4000 25th Ave – Vernon | Meals on Wheels service offered in Vernon (Monday through Friday), Armstrong and Enderby (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only). A noon meal is delivered to your door for a cost of $5.00. (250) 503-3706.
SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCE BUREAU (SIRB) – 3205 – 31st Avenue – Vernon | SIRB provides a central resource centre that helps seniors, their families, caregivers and other members of the community to access services that will help seniors maintain an independent life style. (250) 545-8572 | SIRB Website.
WHEELS TO MEALS – Vernon, Armstrong, Lumby | Wheels to Meals – A nutritious and social outing for senior’s. Program includes “Talk Time” in Vernon 10am Thursday’s at the Schubert Center (lunch at noon), (250) 545-3717; Armstrong lunch at Centennial Hall on Wednesdays, (250) 546-8780; Lumby lunch is at the Old Age Pensioner’s Hall, (250) 547-8866.
ELDER HAVEN – Vernon | Services for Seniors. Enhancing quality of life with safe, compassionate, professional, one to one home visits/activities. Ginnie Godin, Recreation Therapist. (250) 309-4427.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE SOCIETY OF NORTH OKANAGAN – 201-3402 27 Avenue – Vernon | Elderly Services Support Volunteer Program, in collaboration with IHA Elderly Services team, works to provide support for seniors experiencing social isolation, depression, and/or early dementia. Referral from IHA Elderly Services required. (250) 545-3390 | Family Resource Centre Vernon.
NORTH OKANAGAN HOSPICE SOCIETY – 3506 27 Avenue – Vernon | Supports quality of life to the very end of life. (250) 503-1800 | North Okanagan Hospice Society Website.
SCHUBERT CENTRE – 3505 30 Avenue – Vernon | Vernon’s Community Centre for Seniors. Activities: pool, scrabble, whist, bridge, canasta, crib, 500, carpet bowling, white cane, bargain basement, shuffle board, bingo, line and square dancing, CNIB, crafts, wellness clinic, OAPO, woodcarving, pinochle, euchre, writers group & tai chi. Basic computer lessons for members. (250) 549-4201 | Schubert Centre Website.
DRIVING MISS DAISY – Vernon | Reliable and safe accompaniment services for seniors including medical appointments, grocery shopping, home support and more. Call Michelle at (250) 540-0975 | Driving Miss Daisy Website.
PROCTOR ELDER CARE MANAGEMENT – Vernon | 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 Management 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.