Information & Resource Directory for Seniors in the Cowichan Valley
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Seniors Information & Resources
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Seniors Housing & Assisted Living
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Seniors Services & Organizations
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Health & Financial Services
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Seniors Transportation
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Seniors Safety & Security
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Leisure & Recreation
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251 Jubilee Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W8 Ph. 250-748-2666 / Fax: 250-748-1552 www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com
Robert Fortunat R.D. 9305786 Providing Denture Care EXCLUSIVELY at his Festubert Street location for 29 years!
• Family Owned & Operated • Full and Partial Dentures • Implant and Overdentures
• Certified BPS Care • New Patients Always Welcome • No Referrals Necessary
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Duncan Dental has been in business for 66 years. Our owner, Robert Fortunat, has been a Denturist for 29 years in the Valley, and performs all services personally. Committed to the tradition of quality service, Robert believes that the highest compliment his patients give him is the referral of family and friends!
(250) 746-6241
100-321 Festubert St., Duncan BC
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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES AGING WELL IN B.C.
B.C. CENTRE FOR ELDER ADVOCACY
ALISTAIR MACGREGOR
B.C. GOVERNMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES
Access the report from the Seniors Advisory AND SUPPORT Council online at Individuals, seniors, community agencies, govwww.his.gov.bc.ca/seniors ernment and policy makers, working together to eliminate the abuse of seniors. AIDS VANCOUVER ISLAND www.bcceas.ca www.avi.org..................................250-753-2437 411 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver... 866-437-1950
Member of Parliament 101 – 126 Ingram Street Duncan, BC alistairmacgregor.ca................1-866-609-9998
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C.
Exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias www.alzheimerbc.org .....................................................800-462-2833
........................................................250-760-0113
B.C. PENSIONERS ORGANIZATION
Promotes the best interests of elder citizens in B.C. in all matters pertaining to their welfare. ........................................................604-530-2601
B.C. SENIORS
Online resources and links to programs and services for seniors. www.gov.bc.ca/seniors ...............800-465-4911
Retirement 930583 Communities
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Suites Available!
RN Owned & Operated Over 25 Years
of Caring
The Camelot, Victoria Wedgwood House, Duncan Hawthorne Place, Qualicum Stevenson Place, Comox
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Personalized
Home Health Care & Support Services Ser 2A-2753 CHARLOTTE ROAD, DUNCAN 250-701-9990 www.harmonyhealthcare.ca
Independent Living with Services: • Delicious chef prepared meals • 24 hour emergency response • Housekeeping and your linens refreshed • Great in-town locations • Short walk to shops and services • Caring Community of Seniors!
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250-737-1435
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SENIORS SENIORS INFORMATION INFORMATION & & RESOURCES RESOURCES CNIB CNIB
MEDIC MEDICALERT ALERTFOUNDATION FOUNDATION
Canadian Canadian National National Institute Institute for for the the Blind Blind Provider Providerofofemergency emergencymedical medicalinformation informationservserv.....................................................250-751-2342 ices linked to customized medical bracelets, .....................................................250-751-2342 ices linked to customized medical bracelets, necklets neckletsand andwatches. watches. www.medicalalert.ca GRANDPARENTS www.medicalalert.ca...................800-668-1507 ...................800-668-1507 GRANDPARENTSRAISING RAISING
GRANDCHILDREN GRANDCHILDRENSUPPORT SUPPORT
www.parentsupportbc.ca www.parentsupportbc.ca...........800-377-0212 ...........800-377-0212
HOMEOWNER HOMEOWNERGRANT GRANTPROGRAMS PROGRAMS
NATIONAL NATIONALASSOCIATION ASSOCIATIONOF OF FEDERAL FEDERALRETIREES RETIREES
One Advocatingfor forretired retiredfederal federalemployees employeestotoproproOneofofthree threeprovincial provincialproperty propertytax taxassistance assistance Advocating tect and enhance their benefits. programs programs offered offered toto help help homeowners homeowners reduce reduce tect and enhance their benefits. www.fsnacoastal.com.................250-324-3211 taxes. www.fsnacoastal.com.................250-324-3211 taxes. Box Box9991, 9991,Stn. Stn.Prov ProvGovt, Govt,Victoria Victoria .....................................................888-355-2700 .....................................................888-355-2700
NEW NEWHORIZONS HORIZONS FOR SENIORS FOR SENIORSPROGRAM PROGRAM
ISLAND ISLANDDEAF DEAFAND ANDHARD HARDOF OF HEARING CENTRE HEARING CENTRE
Provides Providesservices servicesand andsupport supportfor fordeaf deafand andhard hard ofofhearing hearingindividuals individualsand andtheir theirfamilies. families. www.idhhc.ca www.idhhc.ca...........................250-753-0999 ...........................250-753-0999 or TTY: 250-753-0977 or TTY: 250-753-0977
Organizations Organizationsthat thatwant wanttotohelp helpseniors seniorsmake makeaa difference differenceininthe thelives livesofofothers othersand andinintheir theircomcommunities are eligible to receive federal grants munities are eligible to receive federal grantsand and contributions contributionsfunding funding www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/seniors/funding/index www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/seniors/funding/index
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• Routine & Diabetic Foot Care • Custom Foot Orthotics • Wound Care Can be claimed to extended medical insurances. Now booking and accepting New Patients. 930586 930586 Dr. Michael Feist B.S., D.P.M., M.S.
PODIASTRIST Podiatric Corporation
Office: 250-597-7300 Suite 208 - 225 Canada Ave. Duncan, BC No Doctor Referral Needed
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SENIORS INFORMATION & RESOURCES OMBUDSPERSON
B.C.’s independent voice for fairness. www.ombudsperson.ca ..............800-567-3247
PARKS CANADA
www.pc.gc.ca ...............................888-773-8888
SANDS FUNERAL CHAPEL
Offering solutions to suit your budget with the benefits of planning ahead. 187 Trunk Road ............................250-746-5212
SERVICE B.C.
VANCOUVER ISLAND REAL ESTATE BOARD
online at www.vireb.com 6374 Metral Drive, Nanaimo .......250-390-4212
VITAL STATISTICS AGENCY
Working to improve the Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates, Marriages Licenses, Name Changes, Wills and Registry Information. www.vs.gov.bc.ca ....................1-888-876-1633
VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA
Provides exemplary, client-centred services and benefits that respond to the needs of our veterBasic information on government programs. Www.servicebc.gov.bc.c.............800-663-7867 ans and their families. www.vac.acc.gc.ca ......................866-522-2122 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE Information and registration services for first aid VOLUNTEER COWICHAN training, emergency and CPR courses, first aid Volunteer Cowichan raises awareness of the kids and supplies. power of service. www.sja.ca/bcyukon ...................250-729-8889 vc@volunteercowichan.bc.ca ...250-748-2133
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Independent Retirement Living with Services
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• Chef prepared meals • 24 hour emergency response • Daily activities • Housekeeping & fresh linens • Centrally located in town • Short walk to shops and services • We are Pet Friendly!
Is your name on the Waiting List?
250.715.0116
Serving the Island since 1975
#101-2700 Beverly Street Duncan
250-756-4851
Since
1979
For a Personal Tour + Tea www.sherwood-house.com 280 Government St., Duncan | Sherwood-House.com Laura@Sherwood-House.com
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SENIORS HOUSING & ASSISTED LIVING ABBYFIELD HOUSES SOCIETY OF DUNCAN
Abbeyfield is an affordable home for independent seniors. Call for a tour! 5905 Indian Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 5L9 abbeyfieldduncan.ca .................250-748-1352
BC HOUSING
www.bchousing.org ....................800-787-2807
DUNCAN HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE
VIHA Home and Community Care provides health care and personal support services to all eligible residents in BC who live in the Vancouver Island Health Authority region. 121 Ingram St., Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 ...................................... Phone: 250–737–2004
RESIDENTIAL TENANCY OFFICE
Provides landlords and tenants with information regarding their rights and responsibilities. www.rto.gov.bc.ca 1st Floor, 1019 Wharf St. Victoria.800-665-8779
WEDGWOOD HOUSE INDEPENDENT SHERWOOD HOUSE INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH SERVICES LIVING WITH SERVICES Delicious meals, 24 hour emergency response,
Chef prepared meals, fun-filled activities, weekly housekeeping and 24/7 emergency response. 280 Government Street Duncan, BC V9L 0B5 www.Sherwood-House.com .....250-737-1458
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MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT COWICHAN-MALAHAT-LANGFORD
930587 Web: https://alistairmacgregor.ndp.ca/ alistairmacgregor.ca Phone: 1-866-609-9998
housekeeping and linens refreshed, caring community. 256 Government Street Duncan, BC V9L 1A4 www.NovaPacific.ca ..................250-746-9808
ARBUTUS TRAVEL CLUB Of Duncan New Members Welcome 50+ COME AND JOIN OUR DAY BUS TRIPS
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 SALTSPRING ISLAND MARKET AND GANGES SHOPPING THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 2019 ROYAL B C MUSEUM MAYA EXHIBITION AND IMAX AND DINNER AT SPAGHETTI FACTORY THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2019 V.I.U. NANAIMO VANCOUVER ISLAND DISCOVERY ROOM LUNCH AND SHOPPING AT WOODGROVE MALL 930588 SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 2019 YELLOWPOINT CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AT NANAIMO PORT THEATRE DINNER AT MGM AND LADYSMITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PICK UP IN DUNCAN, CHEMAINUS AND SOME AT VALLEYVIEW
For Info Call Corry Salmen 250-701-0965
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SENIORS SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS ALS SOCIETY OF B.C.
CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
To meet physical and emotional needs of ALS Recruits blood donors, organizes and operates patients and their caregivers blood donor clinics. #208 – 1600 West 6th Ave. Vancouver ........................................www.bloodservice.ca www.alsbc.ca............................. 800-708-3228
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C.
Alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. www.alzheirmerbc.org ................800-462-2833
103 - 225 Canada Ave, Duncan ......................................................250-746-4134
CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Promotes health through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. www.diabetes.ca .........................800-226-8464
ARTHRITIS SOCIETY OF BC
Committed to the research, care, education and advocacy for persons with arthritis. www.arthritis.ca/bc .....................800-321-1433 CANADIAN LIVER FOUNDATION www.liver.ca .................................800-856-7266
BC LUNG ASSOCIATION
Leads provincial and international lung health initiatives and lung disease prevention. www.bclung.ca.............................800-665-5864
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
http://mid-island.cmha.bc.ca .....250-244-4042
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SENIORS SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS COWICHAN HOSPICE
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #191 Cowichan Hospice offers free emotional and 9775 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC practical support to individuals facing end-of-life, ......................................................250-246-2201 their families and those who are grieving. 3122 Gibbins Road Duncan, BC V9L 1G2 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION www.cowichanhospice.org .......250-701-4242 BRANCH #1 DUNCAN 25 Kenneth Street Duncan MEDIC ALERT FOUNDATION www.medicalert.ca .....................800-668-1507 ........................................................250-746-5013
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Addressing the personal and social conse- BRANCH #134 MALAHAT DISTRICT PARKINSON SOCIETY OF BC
quences of Parkinson’s Disease in British Co- 1625 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd Shawnigan Lake BC lumbia. www.parkinson.bc.ca .................800-668-3330 .....................................................250-743-4621
HEALTH & FINANCIAL SERVICES BC NURSE LINE
Reliable health info that you can trust. 24 hr. Selfcare program to help you better understand and manage your health. www.bchealthguide.org ............. 866-215-4700
DR. MICHAEL FEIST PODIATRIST New patients welcome. 208 – 225 Canada Ave. Duncan, BC 250-597-7300
CBI HOME HEALTH (FORMERLY WE HARMONY HEALTH CARE CARE) RN Owned and operated. Over 25 years of caring.
Nursing and personal care services to support client independence at home. 205 – 149 Ingram Street, Duncan www.cbi.ca .................................250-746-9224
2A – 2753 Charotte Rd Duncan, BC harmonyhealthcare.ca ..............250-701-9990
DIVINE DENTURES
ISLAND HEALTH Vancouver Island’s health authority, delivering health care services for residents, clients and patients. 1952 Bay St., Victoria www.islandhealth.ca ..............1-877-370-8699
HEALTHLINK B.C. Speak with a nurse about your symptoms, conCANADA BENEFITS sult with a pharmacists about your medication Information about federal, provincial and territo- questions 24/7. rial benefit programs and services for seniors. www.healthlinkbc.ca www.canadabenefits.g.ca...........800-622-6232 ........................Dial 811 (Hearing Impaired 711)
Serving the Cowichan Valley providing same day repair service. 18 – 1400 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill, .......................................................250-743-3311
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HEALTH & FINANCIAL SERVICES MILL BAY PHARMASAVE
PROVINCIAL
Senior Days first Tuesday of the month. HEALTH Mill Bay Centre 250-743-9011 or 250-743-9047 SERVICES NURSE NEXT DOOR HOME CARE SERVICES Personal care, medications, Alzheimer’s and Dementia care, companionship, around-the-clock care. 2538 Trillium Terrace Duncan BC V9L 5J7 nursenextdoor.com ...................250-668-7081
PHARMACARE
AUTHORITY
700 – 1380 Burrard Street, Vancouver .....................................................604-675-7400
RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Provides financial assistance to B.C. residents Provides low-income homeowners with financial for eligible prescription drugs and designated assistance for repairs of lower value homes. .......................................................800-668-2642 medical supplies. www.gov.bc.ca/health .............. 800-663-7100
SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL
To advise Minister of Health and Minister responHomeowners aged 55 years and over may defer the pay- sible. ment of annual property taxes on their principal residence. 1515 Blanshard Street, Victoria http://bit.ly/1Pd2pz2 ...................250-356-8121 .....................................................800-663-7867
PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT
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For Pharmasave Rewards Members Age 60+
SAVE * 11 20%
On regular priced merchandise
*Discount applies to regular priced merchandise purchased by Pharmasave Rewards members over 60 years old and their accompanying family members. Discount excludes sale items, prescriptions, pharmacy services, codeine products, Ideal Protein products, Post Office purchases, lottery, transit tickets & passes, phone & gift cards.
Pharmacy: 250-743-9011
Customer Service: 250-743-9047
Mill Bay Centre
Exclusively at Mill Bay Pharmasave.
Monday – Friday 9am - 7pm
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Saturday- 9am - 6pm
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Sunday 11am - 5pm
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SENIORS TRANSPORTATION BC FERRIES
NANAIMO AIRPORT
Service between Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay, www.nanaimoairport.com ...........250-924-2157 Duke Point-Tsawwassen www.bcferries.com .................... 888-223-3779
TRANSPORTATION FOR CANCER PATIENTS COWICHAN VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSIT IN THE COWICHAN VALLEY
#3–5280 Polkey Rd., Duncan, BC Friendly, trained volunteers drive cancer patients Web: www.bctransit.com to and from Victoria for treatment. ......................................................250–746–9899 This opportunity is provided by volunteers from the Freemasons of British Columbia and Yukon in parTnership with the Canadian Cancer SociDRIVE B.C. Check driving conditions by using automated ety. Cancer Car Dispatch & Information phone service. Www.drivebc.ca ..........................800–550-4997 ......................................................250-668-5585
SENIORS SAFETY & SECURITY ALCOHOL & DRUG REFERRAL
Helpline offering 24-hour assistance. .....................................................800-663-1441
B.C. CENTRE FOR ELDER ADVOCACY & SUPPORT
Individuals, seniors, community agencies, government and policy makers, working together to eliminate the abuse of seniors. 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver www.bcceas.ca.......................866-437-1940
Abbeyfield
is an affordable non-profit home for independent seniors in a family type setting.
Come for a tour of our beautiful, character home.
http://abbeyfieldduncan.ca/ abbeyfieldduncan.ca 930581
Celebrating 38 Years in Business!
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Abbeyfield Houses Society Of Duncan 5905 Indian Road Duncan, BC 250-748-1352
Locally Owned & Operated. 930586
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SENIORS SAFETY & SECURITY GAS LEAKS AND ODOURS
BC BATH EXCHANGE
The Cowichan Valley’s tub to shower conversion experts. bcbathexchange.ca ...................250-466-4441
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SENIORS MENTORING SENIORS
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF VAN- A unique opportunity for seniors to be trained as crime prevention volunteers. COUVER ISLAND
It starts with trust. The BBB of Vancouver Island promotes fairness and honesty in themarketplace. 220-1175 Cook St. Victoria www.vi.bbb.org .....................................................877-826-4222
warmlandcops.com .................... 250-701-9146
VANCOUVER ISLAND CRISIS LINE
24-hour emotional support .....................................................888-494-3888
Crisis chat 6 – 10 p.m. nightly Personal emergency response system that pro- .................................................www.vicrisis.ca vides access to help 24/7. Crisis text 6 – 10 p.m. nightly 392 10th Street Courtenay, BC V9N 1P5 www.comoxvalleylifeline.com ...250-746-0814 .....................................................250-800-3806
COWICHAN VALLEY LIFELINE
Dr. Ron Smith
Creating Beautiful Healthy Smiles
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Dental930582 Implants Family Dental Care
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Personal Care and Medication Assist Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care and Respite Friendly Companionship Around-the-Clock Care Call today for a FREE Caring Consult
250.748.4357
cowichan@nursenextdoor.com
New Patients Welcomed Sedation Available Highly Qualified with Over 25 years of Dental Implant Experience
Complex Implant Cases One Appointment Crowns 250.748.1125 300-2700 Beverly Street, Duncan www.smithsmiles.com
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LEISURE, RECREATION & SHOPPING COUNTRY GROCER
Serving the Cowichan Valley with two locations for your convenience 33 – 1400 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill 83 Lake Cowichan Road, Lake Cowichan countrygrocer.com Cobble Hill ..................................250-743-5639 Lake Cowichan ..........................250-749-6335
RAM APPLIANCES
We service what we sell. 460 Whistler St. Duncan, BC 250-748-4368
SCOTTS TOYS
Locally owned and operated. 68 Station Street Duncan, BC .....................................................250-748-2443
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