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Services for Seniors

Services for Seniors

Helping seniors live healthy and independent lives

Our population is ageing, and seniors in our community are facing isolation and loneliness, leading to physical and mental health challenges. Immigrant and racialized seniors are even more vulnerable because of barriers in language and accessing community resources.

At DIVERSEcity, we have become a hub for healthy ageing services and programs for diverse seniors, helping them live healthier, independent lives. We won’t let them be forgotten or left behind.

In addition to one-on-one support services, we offer the following programs for seniors in Surrey and surrounding areas, with both in-person and virtual options:

Choose to Move

DIVERSEcity is pleased to offer the free Choose to Move program for seniors. The 12-week program provides older adults (age 55 and up) with the motivation and support to become more active and integrate activity into your daily routine, meet new friends and make a positive change!

You will work with a trained activity coach who helps you develop a plan made just for you. When it gets tough, you will have the support from your coach and a group of peers, who, just like you, are choosing health — they are choosing to move.

In Choose to Move, you receive both individual and group support:​

  • Work one-on-one with a trained activity coach to create a tailor-made physical activity plan to meet your health and fitness goals choosing activities that you know you will enjoy and can do, from walking to yoga to gardening!
  • Connect with like-minded peers for eight dynamic group meetings. Share your goals, stay accountable to your plans, and explore a wide range of health and wellness topics together. It’s more than just a program; it’s a warm and supportive community, cheering you on at every step of your journey.

Register today for our first session offered in Punjabi.  Phone 778-549-2863 or email seniors@dcrs.ca. 

Seniors TechConnect tablet loaning library for virtual services

DIVERSEcity’s Seniors TechConnect is a tablet loaning library plus one-on-one technology training for vulnerable seniors, who may have difficult accessing virtual programs and services.

DIVERSEcity can offer senior clients a tablet, enabled with data if required, on loan so they can participate in our seniors programs.  The tablets come ready to use and formatted simply with seniors’ needs in mind.

Learn more by email seniors@dcrs.ca.

Seniors TechConnect is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Additional funding and support from United Way and Surrey Libraries.

 

 

 

Emergency Preparedness Guide: What Seniors Need to Know

Emergencies can occur suddenly and without warning. It is important individuals and families (especially those with support needs) are prepared following a disaster.