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Links of Interest for Seniors
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Health
It's Not Right! Neighbours, Friends, and Family for Older Adults
Downloadable brochures and Power Point presentation on recognising and dealing with elder abuse.
Brochures include:
· What You Can Do to Keep Yourself Safe from Abuse
· How You Can Identify Abuse and Help Older Adults at Risk
· What You Can Do When Abuse or Neglect Is Happening to an Older Adult in Your Life
Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, legal advocacy, support, and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them.
Dawson Creek Home Medical Needs Ltd.
Source for medical appliances, supplies and accessories, located in Dawson Creek, BC
Patient Care and Quality Review Boards
If you or a loved one have concerns about the health care they are receiving this website will walk you through the procedure to register a concern. Contact information for all Patient Care Quality Offices.
Information on Assisted Living and contact information for registering a complaint about the health and safety of an individual or individuals residing in a private-pay or publicly subsidized assisted living residence.
Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board
This website provides information about the CCALAB and how the appeal process to the CCALAB operates.
Office of The Seniors Advocate is requesting input from seniors in the province. Forms are available at the Seniors Access Office or at www. seniors advocate bc.ca
Justice/Legal
VictimLink BC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service that provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence.
Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, legal advocacy, support, and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those who care for them.
Law Society of British Columbia
The Law Society of British Columbia is the regulatory body for the BC legal profession
The BC Human Rights Tribunal is responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Line
If you're a grandparent or other relative raising a family member's child, you can get information and advice from the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Support Line:
Nidus - Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry
Nidus provides education on personal planning – making legal arrangements in case you need assistance with things such as paying bills or making health care decisions due to illness, injury or disability. The Nidus website contains optional forms for Representation Agreements, as well as information on Enduring Powers of Attorney and health care consent.
People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. Provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.
Transportation
The BC Transit (Bus) system in Dawson Creek offers a discount on tickets for seniors
Bus schedule and fare rate for the BC Bus North system.
Low income seniors can purchase an annual bus pass at a low rate ($45/year when this was posted) Toll free 1-866-866-0800
ICBC Insurance - Senior's Discount
Did you know that seniors can get discount on their car insurance?
Parking Permit Program for People with Disabilities
A parking permit for people with disabilities ensures that when a person has mobility limitations, they can park in one of the designated parking spots throughout British Columbia.
Hope Air provides free flights to get low-income Canadians to specialized healthcare that is not available in their home communities.
Recreation/Social
Check the Library website for more information on the following programs/services:
Large print books, book delivery, Books on CD, Daisy readers, e-books.
Coffee Connections every second Thursday 10:30 - 12, join us for coffee and conversation. On alternate Thursdays (same time), bring your knitting needles or crochet hook and join the "Crochet Chatters & Knitter Knatters" for coffee, conversation AND knitting/crocheting blankets for various charities. (Yarn provided)
BC Parks - Discounts for Seniors
Off season discounts for seniors camping in BC Parks
The city has many activities of interest to seniors. Link leads to the City of Dawson Creek Event Calendar. You can also access Parks and Rec information on facilities like the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre.
Many of the Gyms/Physio Therapy Centres in Dawson Creek also offer programs and activities that cater to Seniors.
Consumer
Consumer Protection BC investigates consumer complaints, seeks redress for consumer who have been treated improperly by a business, and work with businesses to ensure they are complying with consumer protection laws in BC. Priority is given to complaints of obvious public interest that affect many individuals and involve significant losses or vulnerable and elderly victims.
Housing
Provides landlords and tenants with information and dispute resolution services.
Information on subsidized housing in BC; locations, how to apply.
BC Rebate for Accessible Home Alterations
Provides financial assistance to help eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities in British Columbia to continue to live in the comfort of their home.
SAFER - Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters
Information on the SAFER program which provides cash reimbursement for rent paid to eligible BC residents (60 or over).
If you are 55 or older you may be able to apply to defer part or all of your property tax.
Financial
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans' Independence Program (VIP) provides housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance benefits to eligible low income or disables survivors of certain traditional war service Veterans.
Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments
OBSI resolves disputes between participating banking services and investment firms and their customers if they cannot solve them on their own.
Find Federal and Provincial benefits for which you may be eligible.
Food Security
inexpensive, nutritious, frozen meals and soups for seniors and those who find cooking difficult.