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Senior Services


Aboriginal Health

Ts’ewultun Health Centre
Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre promotes a strong, healthy community. In the spirit of cooperation, from the wisdom of our elders, we will put into practice traditional and non–traditional ways to achieve an emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical well being.

Phone: 250–746–6184

Stz’uminus Health Centre and Elders Centre
Phone: 250 245-8551

Accessibility for Self & Home

Cowichan Independent Living
Equipment Loans-Medical equipment including hospital beds loaned for 3 months by donation, Delivery & setup of hospital beds available for a small fee; Advocacy for Seniors-Will assist with any paperwork & provide resource infomation as needed, Can advocate on your behalf as required

Website: cvilrc.bc.ca

Contact: Jean Scholesield/Necole Young

Email: cvilrc@cvilrc.bc.ca

Phone: 250–746-3930

Cowichan Valley Lifeline
Delivery & setup of hospital beds available for a small fee

Website: www.comoxvalleylifeline.com

Contact Preference: phone

Email: admin@comoxvalleylifeline.com

Phone: 250-746-0814

TELUS Health
Offering Canadians a better way to live independently, and providing peace of mind for their loved ones, 24/7. Discover the benefits of our new personal emergency response service available from $25/mo.

Website: telus.com/livingwellcompanion

Phone: 1-855-255-8828

Compassionate Care

Cowichan Valley Hospice Society
Staff and trained volunteers offer emotional support and resources to those who have an advancing illness, their family and friends, and those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Website: www.cowichanhospice.org

Contact Preference: phone

Email: frontdesk@cowichanhospice.org

Phone: 250-701-4242

Crisis Line Support

Vancouver Island Crisis Line
Emotional support and access to Island-wide community resources. The crisis line operates 24/7/365

Website: vicrisis.ca

Contact Preference: phone

Email: info@vicrisis.ca.

Phone: 1–888–494–3888

Providence Farm
St. Ann’s Garden Club (SAGC) offers active, wellness day programming for seniors with mental health issues. Activities are co-ed and include gardening, baking, crafts and woodworking.

Website: www.providence.bc.ca

Contact Preference: phone

Email: seniors@providence.bc.ca

Phone: 250-746-9668

Waldon House Day Program
An adult day program offered through VIHA. Needs a referral. Please phone for information.

Website: vicrisis.ca

Contact Preference: email

Email: donalda.rhoades@viha.ca / chs.adpwaldon@viha.ca

Phone: 250–737–2037

Equipment Loan

Canadian Red Cross
Open Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 2pm. Medical equipment loaned with referral from regulated health official, eg. nurse, doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor. To volunteer for this community service, please contact at 250-748-2111.

Phone: 250–748–2111

Cowichan Independent Living
Medical equipment including hospital beds loaned for 3 months by donation. Delivery and setup of hospital beds available for a small fee.

Website: cvilrc.bc.ca

Contact: Jean Scholesield/Necole Young

Contact Preference: phone

Email: cvilrc@cvilrc.bc.ca

Phone: 250-746-3930

Foot Care

Foot Care Nurse LPN
Serving clients in Duncan and the Lake Cowichan area.

Phone: 250-701-6575

Longevity Foot Care
Serving the Cowichan Valley with caring and skilled foot care. We can help you with:
-Ingrown nails
-Corns and callus
-Dry skin, fissures
-Thick unruly nails
-Fungus
-Diabetic or high risk feet
-Can’t reach your toes!
Following the most current standards of infection control and client care to provide the most excellent care for our clients.

Website: LongevityFootCare.com

Contact: Chrystal Stevens

Phone: 250-732-1154

Mobile Foot Care Nurse
14 yrs experience in foot care, offering services within the Cowichan Valley. Footcare will benefit those with:
-Limited vision
-Diabetes
-Stroke
-Arthritis
-Thick fungal nails
-Corns & Callus

Contact: Christine Lloyd

Contact Preference: phone

Email: christinamlloyd@yahoo.com

Phone: 250-896-4808

Grandparents Support

Parent Support Services Society of BC
Support for grandparents raising grandchildren and others raising a relative’s child.

Other Services: Parent Support Services Society of BC

Website: https://www.parentsupportbc.ca/regions/vancouver-island/

Contact: Sandi Halvorson

Contact Preference: Phone/Email

Email: Sandi.halvorson@parentsupportbc.ca/ grgline@parentsupportbc.ca

Phone: 250-468-9658/ 1-855-474-9777

Hair Care Services

Barb Stewart Mobile Hair
Haircut, Styling, Perming, Coloring

Contact: Barbera Stewart

Contact Preference: Phone

Email: stewartlb@shaw.ca

Phone: 250-715-6568

Hearing Services

Next Gen Hearing
Hearing aids consultations sales and fittings, Free hearing checks,Hearing aid service and repairs, ear wax removal,tinnitis diagnosis and support,Lease-To-Hear Options,Employment Hearing Test

Contact Preference: phone

Email: craigcarman@nexgenhearing.com

Phone: 250-597-7477

Resonance Hearing Clinic
Free Hearing Screening,Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation,Free Hearing Aid Consultations,Hearing Aid Programming, Follow-up and Repair, Custom Earplugs,Ear Wax Removal, Home Visits

Contact Preference: Phone / Drop In

Email: inquiry@resonancehearingclinic.com

Phone: 250-743-3337

Home Adaptations and Repairs

Cowichan Independant Living
Wheelchair repair, equipment loans, disability parking permits

Contact Preference: Phone

Email: board@cvilrc.bc.ca

Phone: 250-746-3960

Ease Ability
We are consultants, advising on renovations of any kind, specializing in disabilities & aging in place. We are no longer doing the renovation work. ONLY ADVICE.

Website: www.easerenos.com

Contact: Dan Nugent

Contact Preference: Phone

Email: info@easerenos.com

Phone: 250-588-6843

Handy Mom Home Improvement
Offering customized service that works for you. References upon request.

Contact: Dominique Daviau

Contact Preference: phone

Email: handy.mum@gmail.com

Phone: 250-510-3552 (Call back)

Home Support – Private

Angel Helping Hands Homecare
Companionship, Advocate, Overnight and daytimecompanionship, Personal Care, In-home assisted living, Meal Preparation, Errands, Shopping, Appointments, Outings, Light Housekeeping, Dog Walking, Pallative Care

Contact: Valerie Garneau

Contact Preference: phone

Email: angelhelpinghands@hotmail.com

Phone: 250-746-3960

Cowichan region better at home
Friendly VisitingLight Yard work, Light Housekeeping, Minor Home Repairs/Maintenance

Contact Preference: phone

Email: info@crbetterathome.ca

Phone: 250-748-2133 (call back)

Ladysmith better at home
Housing services, Online consultations. Monday to thursday 9-4.

Contact: Cathy Holmes

Contact Preference: phone

Phone: 250-754-3331 (202)

Harmony Healthcare ltd
Personal Care & Home Support Services, Companion & Respite, Alzheimer’s / Dementia, End-of-life Palliative Care,Medication Monitoring Program, Assisted Living Program, Over 30 years of serving the community.

Contact Preference: phone

Email: island@harmonyhealthcare.ca

Phone: 250-701-990 (not in service)

Kings and Queens Companionship
Grocery shopping and errands, Accompany to appointments, Socializing, Light housekeeping, Outings and drives, Respite care during the day, Engaging in favourite activities and so much more. (Making sure who they are taking orders from)

Contact: Ed & Cheryl Bosch

Contact Preference: phone

Phone: 250-701-3536

Mid Island Home Support
In home, hospital or care home assistance, Consistent caregivers with regularly allotted times offered, Hourly or 24 hour support, Personal care, house keeping, transportation/appointments/outings, medication administration, errands, meal preparation and

Contact: Sheila Wolanski

Contact Preference: phone

Email: midislandhomesupport@hotmail.com

Phone: 250-924-2273

Unique Home Healthcare
most competitive rates in BC, a consistent care aid policy, No–uniform/advertising–free vehicles policy, hourly/overnight/24 hour care, comprehensive nursing and support services, Live-in services available for only $3900/month, pet care/facility care/companionship

Contact: Marsha Todd

Contact Preference: phone

Email: uniquehomehealthcare@telus.net

Phone: 250-715-1094

Home Support — Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA)

Duncan Home and Community Care
Professional services, Home support, Adult day care programs, Brain injury programs, Respite care, Assisted living housing, Residential care

Contact Preference: phone

Phone: 250-737-2004

Ladysmith Home Support
Referrals for home care nursing, home support, physiotherapy, occupational thereapy, social work, diabetes education, nutrition counselling, adult day services, geriatric specialty services, assistaned living and residential care assessments.

Contact Preference: phone

Phone: 250-739-5749, 1-877-734-4101( Alt number)

Housing – Private

Sherwood House
Independent retirement living home with supportive services. Sherwood House promotes health, wellbeing,
connection, and happiness.

MAIN SERVICES:

– 2 daily chef prepared meals and continental breakfast

– Safe daily games and acitvities

– Weekly housekeeping with house supplied linens and towels

– 24 hours response and security

Other Services: We are pet-friendly

Website: www.Sherwood-House.co

Contact: Laura Griffin. General Manager

Contact Preference: phone

Email: laura@sherwood-house.com

Phone: 250-710-8882

Wedgewood House (Nova Pacific Homes)
Boutique independent retirement living with supportive services. Live safely together, supporting your health and wellbeing.

MAIN SERVICES:

– Daily chef prepared supper

– Planned games and activities

– Weekly housekeeping and your own linens refreshed

– Lifeline emergency response monitoring in house

Other Services: We are pet-friendly

Website: www.NovaPacific.ca

Contact: Deb Powers, Manager

Contact Preference: phone

Email: wedgewood@novapacific.ca

Phone: 250-746-9808

Deertrail Cottage Inc.

Website: www.deertrailcottage.ca

Contact: Tim Glass, Owner/Manager

Email: deertrailcottage@hotmail.com

Phone: 250–746–9641 Owner’s Number: 250-701-5217

Dovehill House

Website: www.dovehillhouse.com

Email: dovehillhouse@gmail.com

Phone: 250–416–0332

Hertiage Manor Care Home
Assited living.
-Meals and snack, housekeeping, assistance with medications, personal care.

Address: 54 78 Normandy Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 6G2

Contact: Tanya Mosure

Contact Preference: phone

Email: success911@msn.com

Phone: 250–748–3488

Meals and Nutrition

Better Meals
We provide affordable nutritious fuly cooked frozen meals. We deliver throughout Greater vancouver fraser valley, greater victoria, mid vancouver island, and into the oakanagan interior.

Website: www.bettermeals.ca

Contact Preference: phone

Email: sam@bettermeals.ca

Phone: 604-299-1877 or 1-888-838-1888

Moving and Downsizing

Every Detail
Moving service called Every Detail. Help downsize and pack everything a person is taking and unpack them and put them away. Hang their pictures, Make their bed. Also do all the change of services. Redirect the mail, and get the cable or wires done and connected. And just make it stress fee for the mover. Stress free experince

Contact: Jane Sheppard

Contact Preference: Phone and email

Email: janesheppard@shaw.ca, everydetail@shaw.ca

Phone: 250–748–3626

Music Therapy Programs

Creative Music Programs for Today’s Seniors
Music therapy for seniors in home visits as well as in group programs, specializing in reminiscing and movement

Contact: Andrew McCormack

Contact Preference: phone

Email: hummingbirdstudio@shaw.ca

Phone: 250 701 8214

Lynn Regan
Musician – play piano – team up with singer entertain in home care facilities – repertory for adults ages 65 and older

Other Services: One on one therapy as well – more adapted to older generation

Contact: Lynn Regan

Contact Preference: email/phone

Email: 235parkdrive@gmail.com

Phone: 250 510 5044

Non-Profit Societies

Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society

Website: www.familycaregiverssupport.org

Email: linda@familycaregiverssupport.org

Phone: 250-597-0886

Cowichan Valley Hospice Society
Staff and trained volunteers offer emotional support and resources to those who have an advancing illness, their family and friends, and those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Other Services:

Website: www.cowichanvalleyhospice.org

Contact:

Email: cvhospice@shaw.ca / frontdesk@cowichanhospice.org

Phone: 250–701–4242 or 1-888-701-4242

Community Justice Program – LRCA

Email: otootski@gmail.com

Phone: 250 245-3311

Cowichan Training Center (+ St. John’s Therapy Dog)
Offers saint john ambulance courses for the cowichan valley adn also work safe courses. And suuplies and first aid kits. Ambulance training and work safe course. But therapy dog program is still operational. The cowcihan valley training took over for the St. John Ambulance back in 2017.

Contact: Ann Saele

Contact Preference: phone

Email: cvtc@shaw.ca

Phone: 250–746–4058

Physiotherapy

Heidi Bovey, Physiotherapist

Contact: Heidi Bovey

Contact Preference: only phone

Phone: 250–701–8876

Advantage Physiotherapy
Registered physiotherapist (manual therapy-“hand on” manipulation, sports injury, vertigo/BPPV, Balance training, ims dry needling)

Other Services: Orthotics

Website: www.advantagephysio.net

Email: contact@advantagephysio.net

Phone: 250-743-3891

Seniors Associations

Cowichan Lake District Seniors Association
We run the Lake Cowichan 50+ Activity Center. At our center you can come play cards, play pool, play carpet bowling, join our craft group or exercise group. We also serve a home cooked lunch Monday to Friday each week with wonderful desserts, all at a reasonable price. We are a great place to come make new friends and spend time enjoying yourself. We also have Bingo games for those who want to try their luck

Other Services: We run a kitchen-Monday to Friday Lots of games for others to play Have dances, banquets etc

Contact: Al Hall

Contact Preference: Email or drop by once COVID is manageable and we can reopen our doors to all

Email: seniors@islandnet.com

Phone: 250-749-6121

Lake Cowichan Golden Agers Society
Our second organization for the Lake Cowichan 50+ Activity center is Golden Agers Society

Other Services: Our society is based on membership. We provide afforable trips for our members. We also provide Wednesday Afternoon Bingo Put on dances, banquets, markets, and
lots of events

Website:

Contact: Tom Murchie

Contact Preference: email or drop in

Email: seniors@islandnet.com

Phone: 250-749-6121

Various Health Services

Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Our mission statement: We ensure people affected by dementia are not alone, by educating and mobilizing a broader community of care around them, and supporting valuable research into the disease and people living with it.

Other Services: Individual Support, Dementia Education, Support Groups, Minds in Motion, Information, First Link Dementia Helpline

Website: www. alzheimerbc.org

Contact Preference: Phone or Email

Email: Info.nanaimo@alzheimerbc.org

Phone: 1-800-462-2833 (North Central Islan Resource Center), 1-800-936-6033 (Dementia Helpline)

Canadian Red Cross
Humanitarian charitable organization

Other Services: Swimming and water safety, First aid, indigenous engagement, health and equipment loan program

Website: www.redcross.ca

Contact Preference: email

Email: wecare@redcross.ca

Phone: 1-800-418-1111

Prostate Cancer Foundation BC
PCFBC is devoted to promoting Prostate Cancer health and awareness, assisting support groups, supporting research

Other Services: Research, support, awareness

Website: www.prostatecancerbc.ca

Contact: Leah Lariviere (Executive Director)

Contact Preference: Email or telephone

Email: info@prostatecancerbc.ca

Phone: 604-574-4012, Telephone: 1-877-840-9173

Stroke Recovery Association of British Columbia
Our services and resources deliver hope and help to stroke survivors, as well as their families, friends and health care professionals.
The Stroke Recovery Association of British Columbia is a proud affiliate of After Stroke, a program of March of Dimes Canada.

MAIN SERVICES:

-Virtual Weekly Stroke Recovery Programs

-Aphasia Conversation Groups

-Website has guides and videos to help stroke survivors, and their loved ones, adapt to the initial effects of stroke, as well as help you through the stages of stroke recovery. New resources are uploaded on a regular basis.

Website: www.srabc.ca

Contact Preference: phone or email

Email: office@strokerecoverync.ca

Phone: 604-688-3603

Our Cowichan Communities Health Network
Our Cowichan (OCCHN) We are a collaborative network of organizations and individuals who facilitate dialogue, learn, share information and generate action on the 12 determinants of health. Considering the whole picture, we lead change to improve health and wellness outcomes.We do not offer services to the public but work to research, engage and act on issues that impact the social determinants of health in our region

Website: www.ourcchn.ca

Contact: Cindy Lise

Contact Preference: email

Email: cindylisecchn@shaw.ca

Phone: 250-709-5062

Wellness and Physical Health

Fitness on the Go
In home or online personal training. Detailed, printed workouts provided.

Website: ltyfitness.com

Contact: Sue Elo

Contact Preference: email

Email: sue@fitnessontehgo.ca

Phone: 250 882 8879

Fitness on the Go/LTY Fitness
I am a personal trainer and Medical Exercise Specialist (MES). I help seniors in the Cowichan Valley reach their fitness goals and find ways to mitigate the effects of arthritis, osteoporosis, Altzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS and just plain aging. It’s not rocket science, but it is fun.

MAIN SERVICES:

In home or online personal training. Detailed, printed workouts provided.

Website: ltyfitness.com

Contact: Sue Elo

Contact Preference: email

Email: sue@fitnessontehgo.ca

Phone: 250 882 8879

Miscellaneous

Service BC
Government Agent

ICBC Driver Licensing Services, MSP, Vital Statistics, Commissioning, Services, Rural Property Taxes

Other Services: Many provincial Support Services

Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/citizens-services/servicebc

Contact: Lisa Sherman

Contact Preference: Online: Appointments.servicebc.gov.bc.ca By Phone: 250-746-1400
In Person: 5785 Duncan Street, Duncan, BC

Email: ServiceBC.Duncan@gov.bc.ca

Phone: 250-746-1400

Cowichan Hospice (Cowichan Valley Hospice Society)
Cowichan Hospice staff and trained volunteers offer support, information, and companionship to those living with an advancing illness,
family and friends as well as those grieving the death of a loved one. Hospice care is available to clients in their homes, in hospital,
residential care facilities, at Cowichan Hospice House and any other environment within the Cowichan region.

Main Services

• Bereavement services include one-to-one support, grief support groups

• One-to-one emotional support for palliative clients, their families and friends, including support at Cowichan Hospice House

Address: 3122 Gibbins Road, Duncan BC V9L 1G2

Other Services: • Wellness treatments including Reiki, Therapeutic Touch

• Lending library (grief and end-of-life resources)

• Advance Care Planning

Website: www.cowichanhospice.org

Contact Preference: Phone or email

Email: info@cowichanhospice.org

Phone: 250-701-4242

Cowichan Valley Shrine Club
For those children in BC and Yukon requiring medical attention for any of the orthopedic and other paediatric specialty conditions* we treat – including transportation, accommodation, all associated medical treatment, and follow-up – are provided at Shriners Hospitals for Children

Treatment for Scoliosis, Dislocated Hips, Club Feet, Cerebral Palsy, Head Injuries, Cleft lip or Palate, Rickets, Absent arm or leg, Spinal Bifida, a variety of Neuromuscular Diseases, treatment for Burns, and Bone Tumors

Other Services: Our “Shriners in Your Community” Fund provides eligible children in British Columbia and Yukon with much-needed and medically necessary equipment to improve their quality of life.

Website: www.cowichanvalleyshrineclub.org

Contact: Terry Landry

Contact Preference: phone or email

Email: cvsc27@gmail.com

Phone: 250-744-8794

Duncan Kiwanis Village Society
79 one bedroom apartments. Provide subsidized housing to low and moderate income seniors

Website: kiwanisclubofduncan.weebly.com

Contact: Pierre Campagne – Gen Mgr

Contact Preference: email

Email: Kiwanis.village@shaw.ca

Phone: 250-748-4135 – office, 250-715-8038 – cel

Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladysmith #2101
Non-profit organization – model people helping people – Raise money donations all kinds of charity

Contact: Mike Sauvageau

Contact Preference: phone

Email: foe2101sec@shaw.ca

Phone: 250 245-2457

Kinsmen Ladysmith Club
Canadian service club trying to find communities in the are to help

Other Services: Build washroom, playground, fund raisers for food bank

Website: http://www.ladysmithkinsmen.ca/

Contact: Duk Haterson

Contact Preference: Mail (PO box 324 Ladysmith BC V9G1A3)

Email: ladysmithkinsmen@shaw.ca

Parent Support Services Society of BC
SUPPORT FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN AND OTHERS RAISING A RELATIVE’S CHILD.

Raising children the second time around can feel overwhelming at times. Sometimes it helps to know that you are not alone.
Parent Support Services provides a variety of services that include an opportunity to meet other grandparents raising grandchildren
or other relatives who are raising relatives’ children to share information, stories and find out about resources

MAIN SERVICES
GRG/Kinship Support & Information line: Problem solving, legal and resource information for grandparents and other relatives raising a family member’s child. Toll free in BC 1-855-474-9777 or email grgline@parentsupportbc.ca

Virtual GRG/Kinship Support Circles: These are co-facilitated Zoom sessions with other kinship caregivers.

GRG/Kinship Facebook group: A private GRG/Kinship Support BC Facebook group provides a larger opportunity for connection for kinship caregivers through the province.

Grand Connection Newsletter: For news on what is happening for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG’S) and other kinship care givers on Vancouver Island including; GRG/Kinship Workshops or Family Events:

For information on any of the above programs please contact the GRG/Kinship Support & Information line:
1-855-474-9777 or grgline@parentsupportbc.ca or visit https://www.parentsupportbc.ca/for-grandparents/
or contact the Regional Program Coordinator.

Other Services: Parent Support Services Society of BC offers a range of free services for parents. Call 1-877-345-9777 or the Regional Program Coordinator.

Website: https://www.parentsupportbc.ca/regions/vancouver-island/

Contact: Sandi Halvorson. Regional Program Coordinator

Contact Preference: Either phone or email

Email: Sandi.halvorson@parentsupportbc.ca, grgline@parentsupportbc.ca

Phone: 250-468-9658 or 1-855-474-9777

Royal Canadian Legion, Ladysmith Branch #171
Non-profit organization, looks after veterans within the community – Lounge and fundraisers

Other Services: Hall rentals

Website: www.rcl171.ca

Contact Preference: Phone

Phone: 250 245 2273

Royal Canadian Legion Malahat Branch 134
Our mission is to serve Veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our country.

MAIN SERVICES:

Branch #134 (Malahat) houses not only the Legion itself but also the Malahat Lions Club and the Young Seniors Action Group Society (YSAGS).

We support the Cowichan Food Bank Society by donations to the Christmas Food Hamper and Toys. Toiletries and Touques Initiative.

We also co-host the Father’s Day Fishing Derby.

Other Services: With our Poppy Fund, we annually donate to support Veterans, RCMP and those who’ve suffered illness or injury arising from Military service. In 2020, $10,00 was raised through Saturday meat and 50:50 draws and donated back to the community to BCGaming-approved charities.

Website: www.malahatlegion.ca

Contact: President Isabelle Hammer

Contact Preference: email

Email: RCL134@shaw.ca

Phone: 250 743-4621