The Better At Home Program

March 5^th Meeting – Lisa Roberts spoke to us about the ‘North Okanagan Better at Home Program’ sponsored by the NEXUSBC Community Resource Centre. The program is aimed at seniors over the age of 60 who require some assistance to remain at home. The number of seniors in our general population is growing and will soon reach the 25% level. To ensure they continue to be an active part of our community, they often need support to live independently in their own homes.  However, many do not have friends or family nearby or available to assist them.  The Better at Home Program will help them with simple ‘everyday’ tasks, such as transportation for appointments & shopping, light housecleaning, minor home repairs and light yard work; they hope to add ‘Friendly Visiting’ in the near future. The program is funded by the Provincial Government and for the most part run by volunteers.  If you are interested in getting more information about any of these services, or want to know more about the volunteer aspect of the program, visit their website at www.nexusbc.ca    (photo shows Rotarian Annette Sharkey, on the left, with Lisa)