Better at Home ~ Cortes Island
Better at Home Cortes Island is a program supported by the Support Our Seniors Society and provides non-medical support to assist older adults (65+ Or between 60-65 with health challenges) with day-to-day tasks or weekly maintenance to keep their home the way they like it, so they can continue to live independently in their own home and stay connected with our community.
BETTER AT HOME
What does the program offer?
The Better at Home program offers non-medical services to seniors on Cortes. We have a waiting list for some services.
– Home Support
– Food Security
– Transportation
Who is this program for?
The program is for residents of Cortes Island that are
- 65 years of age or older
- Between 60 & 65 with mobility or health challenges*
BAH Food Security
We offer 3 meals a month through our Meals on Wheels program that we run with Sunflower Foods and in-home food prep support. In the fall, winter and spring we have regular community lunches that we organize together with other organizations.
BAH Home Support
We offer light housekeeping and gardening/help with outdoor chores/wood stacking, etc… We offer up to two to three hours of each service per month.
Tech Support
We offer in home tech support and can help you with any digital questions – from ipad settings to printer connections, program updates on your desktop, mobile phone apps, fraud prevention and general trouble shooting.
Transportation
Klahoose Bus
We offer free trips with the Klahoose Health Bus for each client.
Seniors Helping Seniors
We offer rides for seniors on and off island with volunteers. Carina Verhoeve is our SHS coordinator. You can call her Monday-Friday between 10& 5 at 250-935-6793
Are you interested in the Better at Home program or do you know a senior that could use support?
Please connect with Ester for more information/to sign up. Email her at betterathomecortes@gmail.com or call 250.204.2116
Better at Home ~ Cortes Island
Support Our Seniors Society
Coordinator: Ester Strijbos
250-204-2116 or betterathomecortes@gmail.com
I appreciate the delivered monthly meals as well as the community lunches. This food support makes such a huge difference in my life. At my age, and living alone, the delivered meals really make life easier — and healthier — for me. The community lunches are great, not only to get a hot, healthy lunch, but also to connect with others in the community.
