Services
Workshops
SPSASS offers workshops on a regular basis, focusing on information of interest to seniors.
Some of these workshops include:
- Technology
- Service Canada
- Power of Attorney & Representation Agreement
- ICBC
- Living well, Driving Well
- BC Securities Commission
- Medication awareness
- Income options in retirement
- Healthy eating
- Fraud prevention
- Fitness
- Alzheimers
Do you have a great idea for a workshop topic? Let us know.
Meals for You
Meals for You' is a program of the Dawson Creek Alliance Church. The committed volunteers at the Dawson Creek Alliance Church prepare a variety ofnutritious, delicious, and affordable frozen meal packages.
Seniors Access is pleased to assist the 'Meals for You' program by providing a freezer and a place where people can purchase these meals. Meals are available at the Seniors Access office Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Entrees $7:00. Soups $2:00
Information at: 250-782-3221
250-782-2340
250-782-3837
You can also order and purchase meals online
Go to the 'Meals for You' webpage to order online
V.I.P. (Vital Information Program)
What is the ‘Vital Information Program’
The Vital Information Program (VIP) is designed to provide pertinent medical information about your physical/mental condition(s) and your current medications, to Fire, Police, and Ambulance personnel in case of emergency
Why Should I Participate?
Sometimes a patient may be unconscious, incoherent, or unable to speak to emergency personnel. The medical information on the forms found in your VIP kit can help determine the best possible treatment for the patient.
What do you get in the VIP kit?
· Plastic Container
· Medical Information Forms
· 2 VIP Stickers
Where Can I obtain a VIP kit?
Seniors Access office in the Dawson Co-op Mall
Suite 117, 10200 8th Street, Dawson Creek
Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
How Do I Use the VIP Kit?
· Each member of the household should fill out an information form
· Place form(s) in container. (all forms can be placed in one container)
· Affix a ‘VIP’ sticker to the container and store on the top shelf of the door in your refrigerator.
· Affix a ‘VIP’ sticker to be visible to emergency personnel entering the main door of your home.
When Should I Update My Information?
Update your information whenever your medical profile changes. For example:
- Medications are added, removed, or the dosage changed.
- You are diagnosed with a serious condition
- You experience a serious incident (ie: heart attack, stroke, etc)
Sponsored by: Seniors Access, Software Emporium, Tiger Printing and Stationers
One on One Assistance:
During operating hours ( Monday to Friday, 1:00 to 3:00 pm), a volunteer will be available to assist with a wide variety of services.
Conference:
The Seniors Access Conference is held every two years. The objective is to bring in keynote speakers that seniors may not otherwise be able to enjoy. It is also an opportunity for seniors to network and socialize and to put forward questions and issues that are important to them. We also feature local experts and artists. Lunch and snacks are provided. We are grateful for all the community support in funding this conference.
The next Seniors Access Conference will be held on June 3rd 2023. More details, and a date when advance tickets will be on sale, will be released on our Home page as they become available.
For information on past conferences see the Conference Archive.
Better at Home:
South Peace Seniors Access Service Society co-hosts the 'Dawson Creek Better at Home' Program. For more information on 'Dawson Creek Better at Home' please go to the program website
Dawson Creek Better at Home website
Computer Courses:
Computer Courses are currently not operating, however assistance with computer questions and issues can be arranged as resources allow. If interest in this program increases, it may be considered for renewal.
See information about past computer courses on the 'Archive' page.