Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Kimberley
Seniors Services
Provided by Summit Community Services Society
The Social Prescribing Program supports seniors aged 65 plus to access non-clinical, community-based services to prevent or delay frailty by fostering resilience and social support using a comprehensive, strength-based approach.
Social Prescribing is an approach to offering non-medical support that enables older adults to identify, set and achieve personal health and wellness goals. A Community Connector helps to find appropriate local programs and services and provides regular check-ins to ensure clients are on track. Summit Community Services Society has a Community Connector under the Social Prescribing program supporting older adults in Golden area.
Eligibility: Any older adult residing in Golden area 65+ who is either experiencing or is at risk of:
Eligibility: Any older adult residing in Golden area 65+ who is either experiencing or is at risk of:
- Frailty
- Social Isolation and/or Loneliness
- Barriers to Accessing Community-Based Resources
- Frequent Trips to Emergency Department or Primary Care
- Experiencing Life-Limiting Illness (Congestive Heart Failure, Renal Failure, COPD, Diabetes, etc.), End-of-Life, or Palliative Care
250-581-4344
Public email: betterathome@summitfamily.ca
Website: https://www.summitfamily.ca/
Cost: No cost
Availability
Service area: Kimberley + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided by phone
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