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Seniors care pages 2013.indd - Our Cowichan Community Health
2013 A RESOURCE FOR SENIORS LIVING IN THE COWICHAN REGION Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -1- ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION The Seniors Guidance Directory has been produced by the Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation. This is the 3rd edition. Our website www.cowichanseniors.ca publishes the Directory on line and is frequently updated to accommodate new listings or any changes made known to us. The information presented in this Directory is done on a volunteer basis. It is not an endorsement of any services listed, nor is it an exhaustive listing of all possible businesses or agencies. It is an attempt to be helpful in getting started with searching for various resources in Cowichan. Any errors or omissions are unintentional. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chuck Thompson, Chair Byron Johnston, Vice-Chair Jeff Wood, Treasurer Sheila Service, Secretary Sharon Winship Carol Shewchuk Gail Stroud Julia Henderson Cindy Schiller Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -2- Office: 135 Third Street, Duncan Staff: Carol Hunt, Executive Director Phone: 250-715-6481 | E-Mail: [email protected] | Fax: 250-746-8819 Website: www.cowichanseniors.ca Table of Contents Aboriginal Health ........................................................................................................ 1 Ts’ewultun Health Centre ....................................................................................... 1 Adult Day Programs ..................................................................................................... 1 Chemainus Health Care Centre Adult Day Program ...............................................1 Providence Farm .................................................................................................... 1 Waldon House Day Program .................................................................................. 1 Community Policing..................................................................................................... 1 Cowichan Community Policing Advisory Society ...................................................1 Duncan Community Policing Office........................................................................ 1 Chemainus Community Policing Office .................................................................. 1 Cowichan Bay Community Policing Office ............................................................. 1 South Cowichan Community Policing Office .......................................................... 1 Computer Help ............................................................................................................ 1 eGurus Technology Tutors...................................................................................... 1 Crisis Line Support ....................................................................................................... 2 Vancouver Island Crisis Line ................................................................................... 2 Equipment Loan .......................................................................................................... 2 Canadian Red Cross................................................................................................ 2 Grandparents Support ................................................................................................. 2 Parent Support Services Society of BC ................................................................... 2 Hair Care Services ........................................................................................................ 2 Barb Stewart’s Mobile Hair Salon .......................................................................... 2 Hearing Healthcare—In-Home ..................................................................................... 2 Home Hearing Healthcare ..................................................................................... 2 Home Adapta�ons and Repairs ................................................................................... 2 Ease-Ability Renova�ons and Construc�on Ltd. ....................................................2 Handy Mum Home Improvements, Repairs & Maintenance .................................2 Home, Garden and Yard Care ....................................................................................... 2 Lush Eco Lawns ...................................................................................................... 2 The Barwicks .......................................................................................................... 3 Home Physiotherapy ................................................................................................... 3 Home Physiotherapy .............................................................................................. 3 Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 - Table of Contents - Home Support — Private ............................................................................................. 3 About Time Homecare & Nursing Services Ltd. .....................................................3 Angel Helping Hands Homecare & Companionship ...............................................3 Harmony Health Care Ltd....................................................................................... 3 Nurse Next Door Home Care Services ................................................................... 3 Pacific Live-in Caregivers ........................................................................................ 3 Unique Home Health Care ..................................................................................... 4 We Care Home Health Services ............................................................................. 4 Home Support — Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) ....................................... 4 Duncan Home and Community Care ..................................................................... 4 House Cleaning............................................................................................................ 4 Island Domes�c Services........................................................................................ 4 Housing — Non-Profit, Low Cost .................................................................................. 4 Abbeyfield Houses Society of Duncan ................................................................... 4 Duncan Kiwanis Village Society .............................................................................. 4 Housing — Private ....................................................................................................... 4 Acacia Ty Mawr ...................................................................................................... 4 Alpenrose ............................................................................................................... 4 Deertrail Co�age Inc. ............................................................................................. 5 Dovehill House ....................................................................................................... 5 Heritage Manor Care Home ................................................................................... 5 Lynn’s Senior Care .................................................................................................. 5 Nana’s Guest House ............................................................................................... 5 Pioneer House Bed & Breakfast ............................................................................. 5 Sherwood House .................................................................................................... 5 Wedgwood House.................................................................................................. 5 Villa del Sol............................................................................................................. 5 Housing — Vancouver Island Health Authority ............................................................ 5 Assisted Living ........................................................................................................ 5 Residen�al Care ..................................................................................................... 5 Meals and Nutri�on .................................................................................................... 6 Gloria’s Food Service .............................................................................................. 6 Meals on Wheels ................................................................................................... 6 Working Together Senior Assistance ...................................................................... 6 Men’s Support ............................................................................................................. 6 West Coast Men’s Support Society ........................................................................ 6 Mental Health Support ................................................................................................ 6 Duncan Mental Health and Seniors ....................................................................... 6 Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 - Table of Contents - Moving and Downsizing .............................................................................................. 6 Every Detail ............................................................................................................ 6 Forget-Me-Not Assistants ...................................................................................... 6 Music Therapy Programs ............................................................................................. 6 Crea�ve Music Programs For Today’s Senior .........................................................6 Non Profit Socie�es — Senior Services ........................................................................ 6 Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society ........................................................6 Cowichan Intercultural Society .............................................................................. 7 Cowichan Valley Hospice Society ........................................................................... 7 St. John Ambulance ............................................................................................... 7 Volunteer Cowichan ............................................................................................... 7 Seniors Groups ............................................................................................................ 7 Chemainus Seniors Drop In Centre Society ............................................................ 7 Cro�on Seniors Society .......................................................................................... 7 Elder College .......................................................................................................... 7 Ladysmith Seniors Centre Society .......................................................................... 7 Lake Cowichan Seniors Centre ............................................................................... 7 South End Seniors .................................................................................................. 7 Valley Seniors Organiza�on of Duncan .................................................................. 7 Service BC and Service Canada .................................................................................... 8 Service BC Programs .............................................................................................. 8 Service Canada Centre ........................................................................................... 8 Service Clubs ............................................................................................................... 8 Arbutus Travel Club ................................................................................................ 8 Chemainus Masonic Lodge #114 ........................................................................... 8 Cowichan Toastmaster’s Club #950 ....................................................................... 8 Duncan Kiwanis Club .............................................................................................. 8 Duncan Lion’s Club ................................................................................................. 8 Duncan Masonic Temple Lodge #33 ...................................................................... 8 Duncan Order of the Eastern Star, Sunset Chapter ................................................8 Elks Club of Duncan ............................................................................................... 8 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Chemainus-Cro�on #4400 ...........................................8 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Duncan #2546 .............................................................. 8 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladysmith #2101 .......................................................... 9 Kinsmen Club of Duncan ........................................................................................ 9 Ladysmith Kinsmen Club ........................................................................................ 9 Ladysmith Masonic Lodge #21 ............................................................................... 9 Ladysmith Order of the Eastern Star, Sharon Chapter ...........................................9 Lion’s Club of Duncan Housing Society .................................................................. 9 Lion’s Club of Ladysmith ........................................................................................ 9 Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 - Table of Contents - Mill Bay Masonic Lodge #107 ................................................................................ 9 Rotary Club, Chemainus ......................................................................................... 9 Rotary Club, Duncan .............................................................................................. 9 Rotary, Duncan Daybreak ....................................................................................... 9 Rotary Club, Ladysmith .......................................................................................... 9 Rotary Club, South Cowichan................................................................................. 9 Royal Canadian Legion, Chemainus Branch #191 ..................................................9 Royal Canadian Legion, Cowichan Branch #53 ......................................................9 Royal Canadian Legion, Ladysmith Branch #171 ....................................................9 Royal Canadian Legion, Lake Cowichan Branch #210 ............................................9 Royal Canadian Legion, Shawnigan Lake Branch #134 .........................................10 Royal Canadian Legion, Young Seniors Ac�on Group Society ..............................10 Women of the Moose .......................................................................................... 10 Support Socie�es, Disease Related ............................................................................ 10 Alzheimer Society of BC ....................................................................................... 10 Canadian Cancer Society...................................................................................... 10 Canadian Red Cross H.E.L.P. Program .................................................................. 10 Cowichan Valley Arthri�s Society ........................................................................ 10 Cowichan Valley Prostate Group .......................................................................... 10 Diabetes Educa�on Program................................................................................ 11 Duncan Mental Health and Seniors ..................................................................... 11 Heart and Stroke Founda�on ............................................................................... 11 Kidney Founda�on ............................................................................................... 11 Stroke Recovery Associa�on, Cowichan Valley Branch ........................................11 Support Group For Low Vision Seniors ................................................................ 11 Therapy Dog Visits ..................................................................................................... 11 Therapy Dog Visita�on Program, St. John Ambulance.........................................11 Transporta�on........................................................................................................... 11 Cowichan Seniors Community Founda�on ..........................................................11 Cowichan Valley Regional Transit ......................................................................... 12 handyDart ............................................................................................................ 12 Wheels for Wellness Society ................................................................................ 12 Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 - Table of Contents - Aboriginal Health Ts’ewultun Health Centre 5768 Allenby Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 Phone: 250-746-6184 E-mail: [email protected] Ts’ewultun Health Centre promotes a strong, healthy community. In the spirit of coopera�on, from the wisdom of our elders, we will put into prac�ce tradi�onal and non-tradi�onal ways to achieve an emo�onal, spiritual, mental, and physical well being. Adult Day Programs Chemainus Health Care Centre Adult Day Program Duncan Community Policing Office Carol-Ann Rolls, Manager Volunteer Programs and Services 3-149 Canada Ave., Duncan, BC V9L 1T4 Phone: 250-701-9145 Fax: 250-701-9147 Email: [email protected] Web: www.warmlandcops.com One of three Community Policing Offices staffed by trained volunteers. Provides a number of crime preven�on and safety programs, engages in community safety events and ac�vi�es and trains volunteers to par�cipate in those programs. Volunteer intake training twice a year, in the fall and spring. The Duncan office is the “base of opera�on” for Speedwatch, Ci�zens on Patrol and Volunteer Training. For more informa�on phone: 250-246-3291. Chemainus Community Policing Office Providence Farm 4-9847 Willow St. Chemainus, BC Phone: 250-246-4382 Fax: 250-246-9174 Gloria Bond, SAGC Program Coordinator 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 5L6 Phone: 250-746-9668 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.providence.bc.ca St. Ann’s Garden Club (SAGC) offers ac�ve, wellness day programming for seniors with mental health issues. Ac�vi�es are co-ed and include gardening, baking, cra�s and woodworking. Waldon House Day Program 2041 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 5L6 Phone 250-737-2037 An adult day program offered through VIHA. Needs a referral. Please phone for informa�on. Community Policing Cowichan Community Policing Advisory Society Donna Brooks, President, 2012/13 6060 Canada Ave., Duncan, BC V9L 1V3 Phone: c/o 250-701-9146 Email: [email protected] Web: www.warmlandcops.com Registered not-for-profit charitable organiza�on that brings police, community organiza�ons and ci�zens together in coopera�ve effort to iden�fy and resolve crime and reduce social disorder problems in local neighbourhoods. Oversees the North Cowichan Duncan and Cowichan Bay Community Policing volunteer ac�vi�es in partnership with the local RCMP Detachment. Hours of opera�on vary. Office staffed by trained volunteers to take non-emergency police complaints. Good source for crime preven�on and safety informa�on on a variety of topics such as personal safety, child safety, fraud preven�on, etc. RCMP souvenirs available for purchase. Cowichan Bay Community Policing Office 1721 E Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC Phone: 250-701-1961 Fax: 250-701-0960 Office staffed by trained volunteers. Informa�on and referral for community safety and tourism. Hours of opera�on vary. Volunteers welcomed. South Cowichan Community Policing Office Julie Rosenthal, Program Coordinator #120-2720 Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay BC V0R 2P1 Phone: 250-929-7222 Email: [email protected] Web: www.southcowichancommunitypolicing.ca Computer Help eGurus Technology Tutors Gary Marshall Toll Free: 1-855-832-4878 Tel: (250) 709-4291 Email: [email protected] Web: www.egurus.ca Computer Services. eGurus Technology Tutors. Serving the Duncan to Qualicum Beach area, BC. Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -1- Crisis Line Support Hearing Healthcare—In-Home Vancouver Island Crisis Line Home Hearing Healthcare Phone: 1-888-494-3888 Emo�onal support and access to Island-wide community resources. The crisis line operates 24/7/365. Leslie A. Peterson, Registered Audiologist Act Hearing and Audiology Inc. Phone: 250-597-4228 Equipment Loan Canadian Red Cross 2-5855 York Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 3S3 Phone: 250-748-2111 Fax: 250-748-2163 Email: [email protected] Open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm. Medical equipment loaned with referral from regulated health official, eg. nurse, doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor. To volunteer for this community service, please call Debbie at 250-748-2111. Grandparents Support Parent Support Services Society of BC Sandi Halvorsen, Program Coordinator Box 86, Nanoose Bay, BC Phone: 1-877-345-9777 Email: [email protected] Web: www.parentsupportbc.ca Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Circles. Meet with other grandparents who are raising their children’s children for support, informa�on, and resources. Please visit our website for other important informa�on. Hair Care Services We provide in-home hearing assessments, hearing aid and assis�ve device recommenda�ons, fi�ng and service house calls to the Cowichan Valley. • Locally owned and operated • 20 years experience • We serve with care, compassion and integrity. Home Adapta�ons and Repairs Ease-Ability Renova�ons and Construc�on Ltd. Dan Nugent Phone: 250-743-1955 or 1-866-708-3273 (EASE) Cell: 250-588-6843 Email: [email protected] Web: www.easerenos.com Specializes in, but not limited to, renova�ons for disabled and aging in place for seniors. We make living easier to match one’s abili�es. Handy Mum Home Improvements, Repairs & Maintenance Dominique Daviau Phone: 250-510-3552 Email: [email protected] Web: www.handymum.com Offering customized service that works for you. From small maintenance and repair to renova�ons. Pain�ng, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, garden maintenance & pruning. References upon request. Barb Stewart’s Mobile Hair Salon Home, Garden and Yard Care Phone: 250-483-5043 or 250-715-6568 Lush Eco Lawns Call for an appointment: • Haircuts • Styling • Colouring • Perming John Close 3054 Biscay Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 4V8 Phone: 250-597-0408 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lushecolawns.com We focus on amending exis�ng soil so grass will thrive. All of our treatments are same day safe for your pets and grandkids. Finally a lawn you can be truly proud of! Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -2- The Barwicks Keith and Katherine Barwick Phone: 250-743-3363 Email: [email protected] Re�red golf course manager & wife team, experienced, ready & able to do: • Lawn mowing & grass care including fer�lizing • Hedge trimming • Yard cleanups & hauling • Local references provided • Free es�mates Home Physiotherapy Home Physiotherapy Heidi Bovey, Physiotherapist Phone: 250-701-8876 Providing private physiotherapy in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Serving the Cowichan Valley. • balance training • fall preven�on • joint replacement rehab • stroke rehab • Parkinson’s and MS rehab • post hospital recovery Home Support — Private About Time Homecare & Nursing Services Ltd. Patrick Summers, Manager 104-394 Duncan Street, Duncan, BC V9L 3W4 Phone: 250-748-0513 Email: office@abou�mehomecare.ca Web: www.abou�mehomecare.ca • Personal Care • Assisted Living • Meal Prepara�on • Overnight Assistance • Pallia�ve • Companionship • Errands, shopping, appointments & ou�ngs • Light Housekeeping • Dog Walking • Etc. Harmony Health Care Ltd. John McAlorum, RN, Director of Opera�ons Schoolhouse Square Unit 2A-2753 Charlo�e Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 5J2 Phone: 250-701-9990 Email: [email protected] Web: www.harmonyhealthcare.ca Providing personalize home health care and support services in your home, hospital or residen�al care se�ng. Full range of home support and specialized services provided by thoroughly screened, bonded and insured personnel. 24 hour RN supervision. In your community since 1990. Friends of Seniors member. Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Chris Wilkinson, Director Phone: 250-748-4357 Email: [email protected] Web: www.NurseNextDoor.com • Home Support • Companions • Personal care • Yard maintenance • Bonded and insured • Department of Veteran’s Affairs clients welcome! Serving the Cowichan Valley. Approved veterans provider. Our services include: • Seniors Happiness • Housekeeping • Meal prepara�on • Personal care • Demen�a care • Pallia�ve care • RN services • Friends of Seniors member Angel Helping Hands Homecare & Companionship Pacific Live-in Caregivers Val Taylor, Owner/Operator #6-1040 Trunk Rd. Duncan, B.C. V9L 2S5 250-746-9946 Email: [email protected] Robin Smith, Owner Box 1771 Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B3 Phone: 250-616-2346 Website: www.pacificcaregivers.com Caring, compassionate, bondable people ready to help. We offer a variety of services that enable people to live comfortably in everyday situa�ons with dignity and independence. I help families find live-in caregivers for seniors or people with disabili�es so they can con�nue to live in their own homes. Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -3- Unique Home Health Care House Cleaning Marsha Todd, Co-ordinator Duncan, BC V9L 3X8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.uninquehomecare.ca Island Domes�c Services Approved, accredited independent home nursing and support provider. Approved Veterans Affairs Provider. BBB Accredited Member: A+ Ra�ng. • flexible rates • no-uniform/adver�sing free vehicles • a consistent care provider • 24 hour/overnight/live-in care • comprehensive nursing & support services • insulin administra�on • in-facility companionship We Care Home Health Services 205-149 Ingram St. Duncan, BC Phone: 250-746-9224 Web: www.wecare.ca • 24 hour care • Personal care • Homemaking and cleaning • Family respite • Live-in care • Companion care • Special needs care • Alzheimer and Parkinson care • Professional nursing • Friends of Seniors member Home Support — Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) Duncan Home and Community Care 121 Ingram St., Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 Phone: 250-737-2004 VIHA Home and Community Care provides health care and personal support services to all eligible residents in BC who live in the Vancouver Island Health Authority region. Some of these programs and services include: • Professional services • Home support • Adult day care programs • Brain injury programs • Respite care • Assisted living housing • Residen�al care Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -4- Sharon Moore, Owner PO Box 232, Honeymoon Bay, BC V0R 1Y0 Toll Free 1-866-749-0213 Phone: 250-710-0864 Email: info@islanddomes�cservices.ca Website: www.islanddomes�cservices.ca Complete house cleaning, home cooked meals, laundry, office cleaning. We work one on one with clients so the same housecleaner comes each �me. We are a registered provider with Veteran’s Affairs Canada for housekeeping services to Veterans. Bonded and insured. Housing — Non-Profit, Low Cost Abbeyfield Houses Society of Duncan Marilyn Day, President 5905 Indian Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 5L9 Phone: 250-748-1352 Abbeyfield is an affordable family-style home providing full room and board for seniors who no longer want to live alone, but wish to remain as independent as possible. Men and women of all denomina�ons are welcomed at Abbeyfield. Residents have a sense of security at all �mes and they maintain their own independence. Duncan Kiwanis Village Society Contact Ron Coulter 355 Day Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 3K4 Phone: 250-748-4135 A non-profit society which owns and operates 7 apartment units for seniors on limited income. In addi�on, the society owns three family-oriented houses. Housing — Private Acacia Ty Mawr Jerri Maw, Director of Care 2655 Shawnigan Lake Rd., Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0 Phone: 250-743-2124 ext 106 Web: www.acaciatymawr.ca Specializing in demen�a care. Alpenrose Laura and Bill Lo�us 2267 Lochsyde Drive, Duncan, BC V9L 5E7 Phone: 250-748-3803 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alpenrosemanor.com Deertrail Co�age Inc. Sherwood House Laurie Gillis, Owner/Manager 1711 Escarpment Way Duncan, BC V9L 5W7 Phone: 250-746-9641 Audrey Norman, Manager 280 Government St. Duncan, BC V9L 0B5 Phone: 250-710-8882 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sherwood-house.com Licensed, private, 24 hour, long-term care, full care. All meals, laundry and housekeeping included. No stairs. Each room with own bathroom. Dovehill House Marguerite Moskalyk 3326 Creegan Dr., Chemainus, BC V0R 1K2 Phone: 250-416-0332 Web: www.dovehillhouse.com Our view is breathtaking, but our focus is on you. Private room with 2 pcs bathroom, all meals and 24 hour staffing. Just lovely. Heritage Manor Care Home Tanya Mosure, Owner 1051 College St., Duncan, BC V9L 2E9 Phone: 250-748-3488 Email: [email protected] Providing 24 hour qualified care in a home environment. All home cooked meals and transporta�on provided. Inclusive rate. Respite care available. Lynn’s Senior Care Lynn Sco�, RCA 5085 Jones Rd., Ladysmith, BC V9G 1M6 Phone: 250-245-3391 Web: www.lynnsseniorcare.com Providing 24 hour family care for seniors. An alterna�ve to residen�al care. Nana’s Guest House Sandy Baker, Owner 57 Park Rd., Lake Cowichan BC V0R 2G0 Phone: 250-749-3326 Email: [email protected] Licenced, 24 hour care. Respite care available. Phone for details. Pioneer House Bed & Breakfast Alberta Schneider, Owner 6470 Burne� Place, Duncan BC V9L 5R7 Phone: 250-746-8280 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pioneerhomebb.com Phone for details. Independent living in a pet friendly re�rement apartment complex. Suppor�ve services. Full meal plan. Wedgwood House Linda Fonck, Manager 256 Government St., Duncan, BC V9L 1A4 Phone: 250-746-9808 Email: wedgwood@novapacific.ca Web: www.novapacific.ca We are an independent living complex for seniors, offering dinner every evening, housekeeping every week, and Lifeline Emergency Response monitoring in house. Pet friendly. Villa del Sol Carol Reid, RN Senior Re�rement Residence 647 Frayne Road, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P4 Phone: 250-743-7061 Providing 24 hour RN service. Available 24/7 for respite care, day care, or long term care. Re�rement residence, short or long term stay. Pallia�ve and demen�a care provided. Housing — Vancouver Island Health Authority For details about Assisted Living and Residen�al Care please phone VIHA’s Home and Community Care at 250-737-2004. Assisted Living Residences are affordable rental accommoda�ons for seniors and those with physical limita�ons. They provide hospitality and personal care assistance for individuals who can live independently but require help with daily ac�vi�es. Residen�al Care Facili�es provide 24 hour professional care and supervision for people who have complex health needs. This accommoda�on is intended for adults who are no longer capable of direc�ng their own daily ac�vi�es. Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -5- Meals and Nutri�on Moving and Downsizing Gloria’s Food Service Every Detail Gloria Ramsey Phone: 250-748-9216 Jane Sheppard 2093 Calais Rd., Duncan, BC VL 5V8 Phone: 250-748-3626 Email: [email protected] Home cooked meals delivered to your door. Catering available for par�es and weddings as well. c/o Cowichan Home Support 20-127 Ingram St., Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 Phone: 250-737-2004 • Assist with transfer of services, address change, etc. • Downsizing and distribu�on of items not needed • Pack, move and unpack • Hang the pictures and make the bed • Welcome to your new home! Phone for addi�onal informa�on or par�cipa�on in the program. Forget-Me-Not Assistants Meals on Wheels Working Together Senior Assistance Karen: 250-732-1043 Sharon: 250-710-1533 Email: [email protected] Meal service, home visits, shopping, gardening, companioning, errands, and more. Men’s Support West Coast Men’s Support Society Grant Waldman 213-80 Sta�on St., Duncan, BC V9L 1M4 Phone: 250-597-2801 Email: [email protected] Web: www.westcoastmen.org Helping Men, Families & Community to create full, healthier lives! We achieve this by offering men the tools & strategies by which to live their lives with integrity, trust, responsibility and accountability. The WCMSS inspires men to live their richest, most meaningful and healthy lives with their families and community. Tammi King, Transi�on Facilitator Phone: 250-710-7173 Email: [email protected] Web: www.forgmenotassistants.com Helping to make moving easier. We will provide you with the services required to accomplish a smooth and worry-free transi�on from your current home to your new on, from finding the right real estate agent to pu�ng away your dishes. Tell us what you need and we will make it happen. Music Therapy Programs Crea�ve Music Programs For Today’s Senior Andrew McCormack 250-737-1888 Email: [email protected] • In Home Music Visits • Group Music Programs • Music Lessons Non Profit Socie�es — Senior Services Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society Mental Health Support Duncan Mental Health and Seniors Cindy Patrick 3088 Gibbins Rd. Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 Phone: 250-709-3040 Email: [email protected] Senior’s Outreach Team and Duncan Mental Health and Addic�ons work with people 65 years and older who have concerns about their mental, emo�onal and physical well being. Seniors who are experiencing concerns in these areas may also need assistance with managing their alcohol and medica�on use. Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -6- Ranjana Basu, Coordinator PO Box 13, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0 Phone: 250-743-7621 Email: [email protected] Web: www.familycaregiverssupport.org Support family caregivers by: • Support circles • Support groups • One-on-one emo�onal support • Advocacy, informa�on and referral • Community development Cowichan Intercultural Society Cro�on Seniors Society Deborah Conner, Execu�ve Director 205-394 Duncan St., Duncan, BC V9L 3W4 Phone: 250-748-3112 Web: www.cisduncan.ca Chris�ne Hale, President Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8, Cro�on, BC V0R 1R0 Street Address: 1507 Joan Street, Cro�on, BC Phone: 250-246-2455 Cowichan Valley Hospice Society Elder College Shelley Kuecks, Client Intake Coordinator 3122 Gibbins Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 1G2 Phone: 250-701-4242 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cowichanvalleyhospice.org Jennifer Carmichael, Recrea�on Programmer 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5 Phone: 250-746-0414 or 250-748-7529 to register Email: [email protected] Web: www.iscentre.bc.ca (recrea�on programs) Offering emo�onal support and resources for those who have a terminal illness and their families, and those grieving the loss of a loved one. Elder College is a par�cipatory day program for men and women 50 and be�er, offering interes�ng ac�vi�es at a minimal annual cost of $5.00. St. John Ambulance Ladysmith Seniors Centre Society Lori McNeil, Branch Manager 205-169 Craig St., Duncan, BC V9L 1V8 Phone: 250-746-4058 Email: [email protected] St. John Ambulance provides first aid and CPR training for the public and sells first aid kits. Our Brigade volunteers provide many hours of pa�ent care in the community. We also support a Youth Brigade and Therapy Dog program. Volunteer Cowichan Georg Stratemeyer, Execu�ve Director 1 Kenneth Place, Duncan, BC V9L 5G3 Phone: 250-748-2133 Email: [email protected] Web: www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca Friendly Visitors help seniors in our community who feel isolated and lonely because they may have a mobility issue, or their family and friends live far away. Friendly Visitors improve the quality of life for clients through socializa�on and by ac�ng as advocates for their clients. Friendly Visitors have enabled clients since 1995 to live longer, independent lives. This service is at no cost to clients. Seniors Groups Chemainus Seniors Drop In Centre Society Murray Shafer, President Mailing Address: P.O. Box 272, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0 Street Address: 9824 Willow Street, Chemainus Phone: 250-246-2111 Web: www.chemainusseniors.org Cora Maier, President Mailing Address: P.O. Box 141, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B1 Street Address: 220 High Street, Ladysmith Phone: 250-245-8885 Email: [email protected] Lake Cowichan Seniors Centre Jackie Jack, President Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1291, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Street Address: 55 Corona�on Street, Lake Cowichan Phone: 250-749-6121 Email: [email protected] South End Seniors Contact: Herb, 250-743-1171 Kerry Park Recrea�on Centre 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P2 Social Club Luncheons - an enjoyable social a�ernoon out. Meet up with your friends or come make some new ones. Stop by and pick up a copy of the calendar, or call Herb for more informa�on at 250-743-1171. Social group meets at Kerry Park, Thursdays 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Catered luncheon on the third Thursday of the month. Valley Seniors Organiza�on of Duncan Don King, President 198 Government Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1A2 Phone: 250-746-4433 Email: [email protected] Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -7- Service BC and Service Canada Service BC Programs Marty Nelson 5785 Duncan St., Duncan, BC V9L 5G2 Phone: 250-746-1226 Email: [email protected] Web: www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca Seniors: • Addi�onal Home Owner Grant • Property Tax Deferment (age 55) • Drivers License Price Reduc�on • Free BCID Replacement for Drivers License • Angling/Hun�ng License Price Reduc�on • Free Miner Cer�ficate • Medical Services Plan Premium Assistance • Reduced Campsite Fees Persons with Disabili�es: • Addi�onal Home Owner Grant • Property Tax Deferment • Free BCID Replacement for Drivers License • Premium Assistance BC Medical (based on income) • Fuel Tax Refund (Consumer Taxa�on applica�on) • ICBC Insurance Rebate (Consumer Taxa�on applica�on) • Angling License Price Reduc�on • BC Ferries Price Reduc�on • Annual Parking Passes and Reduced Campsite Fees at BC Provincial Parks • Child Care Subsidy Service Canada Centre Linda Granger 211 Jubilee St., Duncan, BC V9L 1W8 Phone: 1-800-622-6232 Web: www.servicecanada.gc.ca • Social Insurance Number • Pleasure Cra� Licensing • Common Experience Payment • Pensions (Old Age Security and CPP) • Wage Earner Protec�on Program • Work Sharing and Working Income Tax Benefit Service Clubs Arbutus Travel Club c/o Corry Salmen Phone: 205-701-0965 Email: [email protected] Chemainus Masonic Lodge #114 Pat Fyffe, Secretary Address: c/o Pat Fyffe 3052 Hawthorne St., Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1 Phone: 250-246-3579 Email: spfyff[email protected] Cowichan Toastmaster’s Club #950 Bill Smith, Club President Phone: 250-701-1705 Email: [email protected] Web: cowichantoastmasters.com/ Mee�ngs held every Wednesday, 7:00 pm at the Duncan Travelodge, 140 Trans Canada Highway. Duncan Kiwanis Club Ron Colter 365 Day Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 3K4 Phone: 250-748-4135 Email: [email protected] Duncan Lion’s Club P.O. Box 52, Duncan, BC V9L 3X1 Contact by postal mail and they will review each week. Duncan Masonic Temple Lodge #33 Bob Crawford, Secretary 163 Canada Ave, Duncan, BC V9L Phone: 250-748-1028 Duncan Masonic Temple is just in charge of maintaining the building. Duncan Order of the Eastern Star, Sunset Chapter Contact Ann Vossberg Phone: 250-748-9480 Elks Club of Duncan Terry W Sayce, Exalted Ruler P.O. Box 277, Duncan, BC V9L 3X3 Phone: 250-746-6812 Email: [email protected] Fraternal Order of Eagles, Chemainus-Cro�on #4400 Merv Brown / Bill Yearly, Sec. P.O. Box 45, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0 Phone: 250-246-3401 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Duncan #2546 Tracey Norman, Secretary 2965 Jacob Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6W4 Phone: 250-746-7100 Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -8- Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladysmith #2101 Rotary Club, Duncan P.O. Box 640, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A5 Phone: 250-245-2457 Email: bfl[email protected] Kinsmen Club of Duncan Roger Hart, Secretary P.O. Box 473, Duncan, BC V9L 3X8 Phone: 250-715-3039 Email: [email protected] Web: www.clubrunner.ca/duncan/ Barry Toporowski, President Email: [email protected] Rotary, Duncan Daybreak Ladysmith Kinsmen Club Doug Pa�erson, Life Member P.O. Box 324, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3 Phone: 250-245-2263 Email: [email protected] Web: ladysmithkinsmen.ca Ladysmith Masonic Lodge #21 Joel Chiri, Secretary 26 Gatacre St. P.O. Box 989, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2 Phone: 250-245-4797 Web: www.alba.ca/stjohnslodge Ladysmith Order of the Eastern Star, Sharon Chapter Contact Isobelle Crowcro� Phone: 250-748-7554 Lion’s Club of Duncan Housing Society P.O. Box 52, Duncan, BC V9L 3X1 Phone: 250-748-1044 Low income housing, but not for Seniors. Lion’s Club of Ladysmith Jim Masyk, Secretary P.O. Box 2293, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B8 Phone: 250-245-4049 Email: [email protected] Mill Bay Masonic Lodge #107 2748 Lashburn Rd. Mill Bay, BC Rotary Club, Chemainus Richard Nelson, President P.O. Box 297, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0 Phone: 250-245-4549 Email: [email protected] Web: www.clubrunner.ca/chemainus/ Holger Heitland, President Web: www.clubrunner.ca/duncandaybreak/ Rotary Club, Ladysmith Michael Furlot, Secretary P.O. Box 875, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A6 Phone: 250-245-5771 or 250-245-2052 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.rotary.nisa.com/ladysmith Rotary Club, South Cowichan Peter Dicken, President P.O. Box 241, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0 Web: www.southcowichanrotary.org Royal Canadian Legion, Chemainus Branch #191 Marianne Mann, Office Manager P.O. Box 423, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0 Phone: 250-246-4532 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chemainuslegion191.ca Royal Canadian Legion, Cowichan Branch #53 Bruce MacDonald, President Kenneth St., Duncan, BC V9L 1N3 Phone: 250-746-5013 Email: [email protected] Royal Canadian Legion, Ladysmith Branch #171 Georgina Lore�e, Secretary Allyson Wagner, Secretary P.O. Box 219, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2 Phone: 250-245-3031 or 250-245-2273 Email: [email protected] Web: www.rcl171.ca Royal Canadian Legion, Lake Cowichan Branch #210 Sam Jones, Bar Manager P.O. Box 603, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Phone: 250-749-6041 Email: [email protected] Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 -9- Royal Canadian Legion, Shawnigan Lake Branch #134 P.O. Box 9, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0 Phone: 250-743-4621 Royal Canadian Legion, Young Seniors Ac�on Group Society 1625 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC Phone: 250-743-5178 or 250-743-8344 Women of the Moose Contact Pat King PO Box 371, Duncan, BC V9L 3X5 Phone: 250-746-7382 Support Socie�es, Disease Related Alzheimer Society of BC Jane Hope Toll Free: 1-800-462-2833 Email: [email protected] First Link: Tina Biello Email: [email protected] Web: www.alzheimerbc.org The Alzheimer Society of BC exists to alleviate personal and social consequences of Alzheimer disease and related demen�as, to promote public awareness, and to search for the causes and cures. Programs and Services: • Informa�on and Resource Centre on Alzheimer disease • Referrals to local support groups & services • Demen�a helpline: 1-800-936-6033 • First Link: early interven�on, informa�on and referral services Canadian Cancer Society Maureen Hyde 100-394 Duncan St., Duncan, BC Phone: 250-746-4134 Office Hours M-F, 9:00 to 3:00 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cancer.ca The Canadian Cancer Society is a na�onal, communitybased organiza�on of dedicated volunteers, whose mission is the eradica�on of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life for people living with cancer. The following services are available locally: Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 - 10 - • Support groups for people living with cancer • Free rides for people requiring cancer treatment (to Duncan, Victoria and other loca�ons) • Wigs for loan • Pamphlets about various types of cancer and cancer treatments • Informa�on about other Canadian Cancer Society services such as Camp Good�mes (for children with cancer), the Cancer Informa�on Service, Cancer Connec�on (peer telephone support where people are matched with someone who has had a similar cancer experience), the Cancer Lodge in Victoria (where people can stay during cancer treatment), and Financial Aid (for people who have difficulty covering the costs or treatment, travel etc.). Canadian Red Cross H.E.L.P. Program 2-5855 York Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 3S3 Phone: 250-748-2111 Fax: 250-748-2163 Email: [email protected] Web: www.redcross.ca/bccoastal Open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm. Medical equipment loaned with referral from regulated health official, eg. nurse, doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor. To volunteer for this community service, please call Debbie at 250-748-2111. Cowichan Valley Arthri�s Society Jan Norwood Box 942, Duncan, BC V9L 3Y8 Phone: 250-748-2481 Email: [email protected] Web: www.arthri�s.ca/bc This arthri�s support group meets the first Monday of each month (the second Monday if the first is a holiday), September through June. Mee�ngs are at 1:00 pm in the St. John’s Anglican Church Hall at the corner of First and Jubilee Streets in Duncan. Join us to listen to a guest speaker followed by a social with tea and homemade treats. All are welcome. Cowichan Valley Prostate Group Gord Thomas, Coordinator Email: [email protected] The Cowichan Valley Prostate group meets at 7:00 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month except December at the Board Room of the Canadian Cancer Society, 394 Duncan Street in Duncan. All men and their guests are welcome to a�end. Diabetes Educa�on Program Kathy Park Daphne Lucci, Die�cian 121 Ingram St., Duncan, BC VL 1N8 Phone: 250-737-2004 Email: [email protected] Web: www.viha.ca Individual and group appointments to provide educa�on and support for people with Type 1 and 2 and gesta�onal diabetes. Duncan Mental Health and Seniors Cindy Patrick 3088 Gibbins Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 Phone: 250-709-3040 Email: [email protected] Web: www.viha.ca The Seniors Outreach Team and Duncan Mental Health and Addic�ons work with people 65 years and older who have concerns about their mental, emo�onal and physical well being. Seniors who are experiencing concerns in these areas may also need assistance with managing their alcohol and medica�on use. Heart and Stroke Founda�on Janice Krall, Area Manager, Vancouver Island 401-495 Dunsmuir St., Nanaimo, BC V9R 6B9 Phone: 1-888-754-5274 Email: [email protected] Web: www.heartandstroke.bc.ca Volunteer-Run Office in Duncan 2610 Beverly St. Phone for hours: 1-888-754-5274 The Heart and Stroke Founda�on of BC & Yukon is a volunteer based health charity that leads in elimina�ng heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through: • Advancement of research and its applica�on • Promo�on of healthy living • Advocacy Kidney Founda�on Heather Johnson, Director of Programs 200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6 Phone: 1-800-567-8112 Email: [email protected] Web: www.kidney.bc.ca The Kidney Founda�on provides programs and services to kidney pa�ents and their families. This includes peer support, financial assistance, camp for children, distribu�on of brochures and manuals, and informa�on and referral. Stroke Recovery Associa�on, Cowichan Valley Branch Cowichan Valley Public Library 2687 James St. Duncan, BC V9L 2X5 Phone: 250-246-4952 Web: www. strokerecoverybc.ca Support Group For Low Vision Seniors Karen McClinchey, Optometrist & Volunteer with CNIB Phone: 250-746-6041 Mee�ng: 1st Tuesday of every month (except July & August) from 1 pm - 3 pm. Townhouse Apartments, Room 102, 487 Jubilee Street, Duncan Therapy Dog Visits Therapy Dog Visita�on Program, St. John Ambulance St. John Ambulance 205-169 Craig St. Duncan, BC V9L 1V8 Phone: 250-746-4058 Email: [email protected] St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program provides visits to Care Facili�es. Dogs are non-judgemental, calm the distressed, lower blood pressure and put smiles on faces. For further informa�on please contact us. Transporta�on Cowichan Seniors Community Founda�on 135 Third St., Duncan, BC V9L 1R9 Phone: 250-715-6481 Email: cscfounda�[email protected] The Cowichan Seniors Community Founda�on coordinates the Supported Transporta�on for Seniors door to door driving program. This is a volunteerrun service that provides drivers for seniors to get to medical and health related appointments, support group mee�ngs, or hospital visits to family and friends. Rides only within the Cowichan Valley. Seniors must register for this service by calling the Program Coordinator at 250-715-8849. Rides are provided free of charge; however, dona�ons are greatly appreciated. Cowichan Seniors Resource Directory December 2012 - 11 - Cowichan Valley Regional Transit Wheels for Wellness Society #3-5280 Polkey Rd., Duncan, BC Phone: 250-746-9899 Web: www.busonline.ca 1894 Bolt Ave., Comox, BC V9M 2J4 Phone: 250-338-0196 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wheelsforwellness.com The BC Provincial Government offers seniors and persons with a disability, on restricted incomes, an annual bus pass that allows unlimited travel on the conven�onal Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System. To find out if you’re eligible for the BC Bus Pass, call the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance tollfree at 1-866-866-0800. Provides free transporta�on for those who require medical specialist appointments in Victoria. Pick up in Duncan at your home. Dona�ons welcome. Need to book two weeks in advance. Leaves Victoria by 3 pm. handyDart 1 Kenneth Place, Duncan, BC Phone: 250-748-1230 Web: www.volunteercowichan.bc.ca handyDart is an alterna�ve transporta�on service for persons who have a disability that is sufficiently severe that the person is unable to use conven�onal transit service without assistance. The bus driver will help you on and off the bus and other passengers will be picked up and dropped off en route to your des�na�on. Note: You must register with handyDart before you can use the service. There is no fee to register. 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