Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre
Help for Seniors
Staff is here to help with questions, such as:Advocacy, Financial, Health, Housing
Legal, Meal programs, Medical Clinics, MSP, Pharmacy, Private Home Support
Recreational/Socialization Issues, Safety, Seniors benefits, Support groups
Transportation, Vision & Hearing Services, Volunteer Services

For extra information and brochures Call:  604-741-0726
Fax: 604-741-0728
Write ot Visit:
Seniors One Stop Information
PO Box 2420
5630 Inlet Ave
Sechelt, BC
V0N 3A0
Main Federal Government site
www.seniors.gc.ca

Other important and helpful gov't pages
See Links
ANNIVERSARIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Celebrate a special birthday or wedding anniversary with a congratulatory message from the Queen, the Governor General or the Prime Minister.
 • Call 1 800 465-6890 or visit www.gg.ca and click on "Contact Us" on the bottom navigation bar to get a congratulatory message from the Queen or from the Governor General (see rules lower on page)
 • Go to http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/pmgreetings.asp to get a message from the Prime Minister for a wedding anniversary.
Send in your request at least eight weeks before the event.

Scams and Frauds
Get Warnings and Notices and Advice
at:
 
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/index-eng.htm
CLICK ON LINKS TO GO TO PLACE ON PAGE
Elderpost is a website where
Caregivers and older people can:
find free services and support
find free or used equipment
give away or sell equipment that they don't need anymore
find private caregivers for hire
find companies which sell what you may need
find agencies which specialize in providing people to hire
find information and organizations which they need as they go through a caregiving and aging journey.
People who want to work with older people and their caregivers can find the opportunities to do so, without a placement fee, or having to go through an agency which will take something off the top.
Companies, non profit organizations, agencies and governments can post information about themselves and the services and goods they provide.
You will find here:
  • Free equipment
  • Free services
  • Used equipment being sold privately
  • Home makers and caregivers who are looking to provide care.
  • Family members looking to find someone who can provide care.
  • Commercial services
  • Opportunities to volunteer
  • Opportunities to develop and provide mutual support among caregivers.
CURRENT ITEMS - March/April - 2010 - Income Tax Help Booking and advice
TIP: Have a pen and paper ready to note the information you receive.
CALL: 604-741-0726
EVERYONE should watch how to do short term CPR - CLICK HERE
General Help
Buy& Sell for Seniors
        
Elderpost.com
FINANCIAL
including:
Property Tax Deferment
Scams and Frauds
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Best wishes from the Queen, PM, etc.
Gov't web page link
Dial
8-1-1
24/7 health information
 on line
See Nov. 29/08
article

Medical Matters
 Other Important and helpful Health pages
See Links

Blood Pressure Readings at the Centre
 Special Page - Go

Phone Numbers
        B.C. Health Guide - Nurse Line
 
1-866-215-4700

        Fair PharmaCare 1-800-387-4977

        Health Information Line
  1-800-465-4911
Crutches Advice
SideStix provides opportunities to safely and comfortably go far on crutches for anyone temporarily or permanently disabled, allowing them to stay fit and healthy.
Read about it at
http://sidestix.com/

Hours of Operation
Monday — Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Numbered Fridge Magnets available at the Seniors' Centre