Better at Home
Better At Home program in Surrey, BC
Helping seniors live independently in their home
The Better at Home Program provides non-medical services to any senior who wants to live independently in their home and community, while enjoying a healthy, active lifestyle. DIVERSEcity, one of several non-profit organizations delivering the program across the province, focuses on the Newton area of Surrey.
We offer many fee-based service options and some free services to support seniors to continue to live independently, including:
- Transportation — Our volunteers use their own vehicles to drive clients to and from their homes to various appointments or community events.
- Household help — Volunteers or contractors help clients with light housekeeping tasks such as changing light bulbs, doing dishes, mowing lawns, house cleaning and dusting.
- Accompaniment and friendly visiting — Volunteers accompany seniors in their daily activities, such as taking a walk or completing crosswords.
- Information and referrals — Better at Home staff can provide information and referrals to community services and supports.
- Social activities — Join activities and events that connect seniors to their community.
Better at Home COVID-19 Response Hub
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some seniors who normally live independently with the help of family and friends found they now needed community supports to remain connected and engaged.
DIVERSEcity was chosen as one of 24 Better at Home COVID-19 Response Hubs of service in BC, to help any senior aged 65+ in Surrey, BC, with simple day-to-day tasks during this crisis including:
- Grocery shopping
- Check-in calls
- Meal preparation and delivery
- Prescription pickup and drop off
Emergency COVID-19 response services are free of charge to seniors or by donation.
Register for Better at Home services
To register for Better at Home services in Surrey, BC, please contact 604-507-2266 or betterathomenewton@dcrs.ca. Seniors outside Surrey may register for Better at Home services by calling 2-1-1 or visiting the website: www.bc211.ca. or betterathome.ca.
