The Better at Home Program provides non-medical services to any senior in Surrey, BC, who wants to live independently in their home and community, while enjoying a healthy, active lifestyle.
Many fee-based service options are available to support seniors to continue to live independently, including:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some seniors who normally live independently with the help of family and friends are now finding those supports unavailable and may require more community supports to remain connected and engaged.
DIVERSEcity is proud to be 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:
Emergency COVID-19 response services are free of charge to seniors or by donation.
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.
To volunteer with our Better at Home or other seniors services, please contact volunteer@dcrs.ca or see current volunteer positions here.
Are you a newcomer caring for a senior (55+) friend or family member? Let’s talk one-on-one about your needs as a family caregiver for a senior. We are here to help:
The program also offers:
For more information, call 778-549-2863 or email seniors@dcrs.ca
Know someone who fits this description?
Make a referral
Are you a health care professional? Let our Seniors’ Community Connector connect your senior patients to non-clinical
community programs and services to:
Who’s eligible? Seniors 60+ in the Surrey area who may be experiencing poor physical or emotional health; are socially vulnerable, marginalized or experiencing isolation; and are frequent visitors to the ER or primary care.
Have a patient to refer? Contact 604-507- 2266, email seniors@dcrs.ca or fill out the referral form:
Social Prescribing Referral Form
Stay fit and healthy in our program for Punjabi-speaking senior women at Bear Creek Pavilion every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Staff and volunteers will guide you through easy physical exercises like yoga, English conversation, healthy cooking and nutrition classes, and information sessions about seniors services and supports.
Contact the Active Aging program coordinator at betterathomenewton@dcrs.ca for more information.