Events

Podcast Series: Friday with Seniors

Tune in! Every month Seniors Services Society of BC will be airing a podcast in a series called Fridays with Seniors hosted by Dr. Peter Legge from Canada Wide Media.

Each podcast will take a deep into the lives of seniors in BC, rooting out deeply personal issues including housing, navigation of timely supports and services, mental wellness, emergency services, elder abuse, finances, taxes, and digital literacy.

SSSBC strives to enhance the life of every senior in BC.  Donate here if you would like to help us achieve our vision!
Missed a Podcast? Check out our Blog to catch up!

Our Next Podcast Topic: Intergenerational Volunteering
Special Guests: SSSBC Volunteers
Air Date: April 1st, 2022!

Seniors Housing Collaborative

The Seniors Housing Collaborative (SHC) is working to shift policy and practice so low-income seniors can age in the right place with appropriate services and strong networks. Since launching last fall, membership has grown to 20 people, including housing and service providers, municipal representatives, and six seniors with diverse perspectives on the rental landscape.

Their focus has been on identifying policy priorities to work on in the year(s) ahead. Over the course of three meetings, they homed in on two categories:

• Service provision: Information, referral, outreach, and navigation; wraparound support; social connectivity; and housing transitions; and
• Government housing policy: Accessibility, safety, and emergency response; housing supply; and housing quality

For more information, contact Mariam Larson, Collaborative Project Manager: mariaml@seniorsservicessociety.ca