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Explore Your Topic: Seniors

Our librarians have handpicked the most helpful resources on this topic from the Library collection and online.

A group of seniors sitting on a couch They are all looking at the laptop of the person sitting in the middle of the couch.

On The Web

Programs and Services for Seniors - Government of Canada

A federal government website for information and services. Includes topics such as caregiving benefits, health, safety, fraud prevention, services for veterans and advice for managing your money.

Accessibility Resources Centre - Government of Canada

Easy access to the federal government’s financial aid and other programs, including employment, housing, technology and workplace supports.

BC Housing: Information for Seniors

The Seniors’ Supportive Housing Program in BC provides housing and support services to older adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Program assists low-income British Columbians who are 55 years of age or older, and people of any age who have a disability or diminished ability.

BC Residential Tenancies

Tenants and landlords can find information to guide them from the start of a tenancy to the end. Learn what tools and resources are available and what to do if you need help.

Canadian Seniors Discount Guide

The Dealhack Canadian Senior Discounts List is the result of a quarterly survey of brands that offer seniors discounts. Every 3 months, Dealhack staff independently verify each and every discount on this list, as well as add more brands to the list regularly when they are found.

Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC)

An independent and BC-based not-for-profit organization that provides programs such as Meals on Wheels, the Family Respite Centre, and the Community Integration Project.

My Voice: Advance Care Planning Guide

From the BC Ministry of Health, this guide and workbook help you complete an advance care plan that outlines your wishes about health care decisions in the event you are unable to do so. It will help you consider what is important to you, help you document your beliefs and wishes, and help you develop the advance care plan that best suits you.

North Shore Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels delivers hot nutritious noon-day meal to people living on the North Shore, from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove.

Red Book Online (BC211)

bc211 is a Vancouver-based nonprofit organization that specializes in providing information and referral regarding community, government and social services in BC, including resources on addiction, mental health, homelessness, disabilities and more.

Residential Tenancies

Contact the Residential Tenancy Branch for information, education and dispute resolution services for landlords and tenants.

Seniors One Stop - North Shore Community Resources

A non-profit society promoting the independence and well-being of elderly and isolated seniors as part of its mandate.

Seniors Services Society of BC

Seniors Services Society of BC provides older adults 60+ with information and guidance on housing and support program options including tax assistance, transportation, grocery shopping, meal delivery and more.

SeniorsBC

Information about government programs and services for older adults. A one-stop-shop for information to plan for and live a healthy, active aging lifestyle. Included on the website are sections on health care, finances, benefits, housing, transportation and more.

Silver Harbour Centre

Our North Vancouver seniors’ centre provides information about the programs as well as links of local interest.

Vancouver Coastal Health

Home health care, residential care facilities, and community health services in the North Shore and Coast Garibaldi areas are featured on this Web site.

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