Seniors Services

The Office of the Assisted Living Registrar
All public and private assisted living residences are required to be registered with the Office of the Assisted Living Registrar.  This site provides information about the role of the Assisted Living Registrar and advises how one can submit a complaint about an assisted living residence.

Vancouver Coastal Health
This site describes the health services that are offered in the Lower Mainland.

HandyDART
HandyDART is a shared custom transit service designed for passengers with cognitive or physical limitations who cannot use public transportation without assistance.

SUCCESS
SUCCESS offers a variety of senior living services. Services include educational, social, recreational programs, health promotion, cultural activities and senior support groups.

411 Seniors Society
The 411 Seniors Centre is a multi-purpose social and recreational drop-in facility for seniors, offering a variety of programs, services and special projects for seniors.

Health and Wellness

Homewatch Caregivers

Homewatch CareGivers serving Metro Vancouver is a provider of in-home elder care services. Their Advanced Continuum of Care allows them to provide quality in-home assisted living for the elderly as well as personal care for adults and children.

Homewatch CareGivers are not just caregivers. They are an extension of the client's family. They offer the comfort and security that allow clients the freedom to remain in their own homes or wherever the client resides - at hospitals, nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

For more information, call (604) 637-3035 or email vancouverwest@homewatchcaregivers.com.
You can also visit their website at www.homewatchcaregivers.com/vancouverwest.

BC HealthGuide
This site provides a variety of information related to health and wellness, categorized into different user groups, one of which is Seniors’ Health.

Canadian Health Network
This site has a page dedicated to seniors’ health issues.

Senior Living Studies and Projects

World Health Organization
The World Health Organization has various ongoing projects focussed on active aging, including projects on age friendly communities, fall prevention, and prevention of elder abuse.

BC Recreation and Parks Association Active Aging Consultation Report
The BC Recreation and Parks Association conducted a comprehensive province wide consultation to collect input relating to active aging strategies. The results of this study focus on healthy eating, injury prevention, physical activity, tobacco cessation, social connectedness, liveable communities and transportation.

Associations

Canadian Association of Retired Persons
This is an association of people above age 50. CARP’s mandate is to effectively promote the rights and quality of life of mature Canadians. Membership benefits include access to resources and information on topics concerning senior living and discount savings on merchandise. In addition, CARP advocates on a number of senior living issues.

General Interest

www.50Plus.com
This is a general site covering a wide range of senior living topics, such as money & finances, health, travel, relationships, lifestyle and real estate.

www.grandtimes.com
This is an internet magazine, covering a variety of senior living topics. Although this site originates from the United States, it contains information that is relevant to seniors generally.

www.downtownvancouver.com
This is a directory of businesses offeirng a large variety of products and services in the downtown and surrounding areas of Vancouver.