Seniors in the South Okanagan from Okanagan Falls down to Osoyoos now have expanded transportation options thanks to donations from the RDOS, Oliver and Osoyoos.
Elder abuse is real, it’s happening in our communities and it’s on the rise as a result of the tough economic climate, warns Marieze Tarr, Executive Director of Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre.
Local non-profit Desert Sun Counselling is sounding the alarm over the growing trend of food insecurity, precarious housing, and homelessness amongst seniors in Osoyoos and Oliver.
The B.C. Seniors Advocate is reminding homeowners aged 55+ that they can apply now to defer their 2022 property tax payments through the provincial government’s Property Tax Deferral Program.
Paid sick leave has emerged as one of the key recommendations from the B.C. Seniors Advocate report into COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes, alongside hiring more registered nurses and decreasing the number of contract staff.
A coalition of Canada’s largest seniors’ living operators are making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for their long-term care and retirement home staff nation-wide.