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COVID-19: Seniors

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COVID-19: Seniors

Government and community services to help seniors for the duration of COVID-19 physical distancing measures.

  •  Last updated: January 22, 2021

on the web

These curated resources are free and easily accessible on the web! All you need is an internet connection.

BC 211 – Seniors Referral Service

Call the helpline at 2-1-1 for information and referral to community, government and social services in BC. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, this service will take calls from people who would like to volunteer to help seniors in their community with basic needs, including grocery shopping and pharmacy drop-offs and check-ins.

Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Links to federal programs for families, people facing unemployment, people who are sick, quarantined, or in directed self-isolation, people who are unable to work, seniors, students, youth and businesses.

Nidus Personal Planning

Nidus helps people make and register representation agreements and learn about other legal planning documents. The site includes updated representation agreements and forms with tips for witnessing and signing for COVID-19.

North Shore Free and Low-Cost Food

This guide lists information about no-cost and low-cost food on the North Shore.

North Shore Grocery Store List

This guide lists information on grocery store options for ordering by phone and delivery as well as senior-specific shopping times.

Seniors’ Activity Centre: Food Service, Seniors Help Line & Volunteering

The Seniors' Activity Centre is currently offering limited services, including community support in the following ways:

  • Taking volunteer requests from West Vancouver residents.
  • Providing meals to seniors on a take-out and delivery basis between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., seven days a week from the main front desk at the Seniors’ Activity Centre.
  • Setting up a West Vancouver seniors help line for those who need help or just need to hear a friendly voice. The lines open at 8 a.m. seven days a week. The lines close at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6:30 p.m. on Friday and at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

For more information or to access any of these services, please call 604-925-7280.

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