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Richmond Better at Home Services

RICHMOND Better at Home

About Better at Home Funded by the Government of British Columbia and managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland, the Better at Home program exists to reduce isolation, enhance mobility, and support independence among BC’s multicultural seniors population.

As Richmond’s Better at Home lead agency, Volunteer Richmond offers transportation, friendly visiting, and light housekeeping services. With these supports in place, seniors can choose to remain in their homes and still stay connected to the community.

TRANSPORTATION Our volunteer drivers are able to transport clients to and from medical appointments, recreational activities, community events, and more. While the service primarily operates within Richmond, drivers can also take clients to medical appointments in Vancouver. There is a fee for each ride, with subsidies available for low-income clients.

FRIENDLY VISITING Our volunteer visitors help ensure that seniors living alone don’t have to feel alone. Whether a client wants to watch a movie, play a game, or simply have a conversation over tea, our visitors will be there to offer a listening ear and a friendly face. All visits are to take place at the client’s home.

LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING Our light housekeeping service, offered in partnership with Nurse Next Door, is designed to help seniors with household tasks they can't complete on their own. At the same time, to foster independence, we encourage clients to complete tasks they are still capable of doing. Clients may schedule the service once a month, paying either a full or subsidized fee, depending on their income level.

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Register for Richmond Better at Home services Schedule a Richmond Better at Home service Cancel a Richmond Better at Home service Request additional information

604-279-7021

Register for Services To make use of Better at Home services, clients must be 65 or older and reside in Richmond. Clients between the ages 55 and 64 may also be eligible if they’re living with a disability or chronic health condition. Before accessing services, all clients are required to complete an intake interview with a Volunteer Richmond staff member. This is so we can learn more about each client and his or her unique needs. For clients requesting friendly visiting or light housekeeping services, we will also conduct a home assessment.

Interviews are held at Volunteer Richmond’s office in the Richmond Caring Place, located at 190 – 7000 Minoru Boulevard. They can be scheduled any time we’re open – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm – by calling 604-279-7021. If requested, we can also conduct intake interviews at clients’ homes.

Learn more about Richmond Better at Home: 604-279-7021 • www.volunteerrichmond.ca

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