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Alzheimer’s
Over 500,000 Canadians have Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is a type of dementia, but not all dementia turns into Alzheimer’s. Studies show that by 2038, Alzheimer’s is expected to double in Canadians. For more information go to www.alzheimer.ca
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is caused by a degeneration of the cells that produce dopamine in the substania nigra area of the brain. When these cells are lost, a person will show symptoms of shaking of the hands called tremors. Also stiffness, slowness in movement, depression, anxiety and many more as time progresses. For more information go to www.parkinson.bc.ca
Multiple Sclerosis
Canadians have one of the highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis in the world. An estimated 77,000 people are living with this disease. MS is classified as an auto immune disease of the central nervous system that attacks myelin causing inflammation. For more information go to www.mssociety.ca
Arthritis
Arthritis has more than 100 different forms. The body’s own immune system attacks healthy joints. One in five adults in British Columbia suffers from Arthritis. For more information go to www.arthritis.ca
Blindness
There are many reasons that a person could be blind. Accidents, disease, etc. For more information go to www.cnib.ca
Deafness
Deafness is the complete inability to hear sounds. Many people get hearing loss for various reasons. Such as complications with a virus, because of a disease, nerve damage, or simply excessive noise. For more information go to www.nidcd.nih.gov
Red Cross
To rent wheel chairs, walkers, etc. go to www.redcross.ca
Low Income Housing
Society of Hope at www.societyofhope.org
Senior Sites;
BC Government Senior site at www.seniorsfirstbc.ca
Seniors Advocates at www.gov.bc.ca
It’s Your Health at www.canada.ca
End of Life Services at www.eola.ca
Meals on Wheels at www.mow-online.com
Old Age Security 1-800-277-9914
Guaranteed Income Supplement 1-800-277-9914
BC Safer program is Shelter aid for elderly renters to help subsidize rental income 1-800-257-7756
BC Seniors Supplement 1-866-866-0800
Canada Pension Plan 1-800-277-9914
Rutland Senior Society 250-765-3723
Seniors Outreach Services 250-861-6180
Seniors Homes
The Heritage
3630 Brown rd, West Kelowna, BC, V4T7Y9, (250) 768-9926
Spring Valley Care Home
355 Terai Court, Kelowna,BC, V1X5X6 {250)979-6000
Twin Maples Retirement Home, Private Home
Address: 919 Guisachan Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7X2: British Columbia Phone: (778) 215-0912
Lakeshore Place
Address: 3200 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 3T2 British Columbia Phone: (250) 860-3223
Revera The Dorchester
863 Leon Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9V4 Phone: (250) 860-0725
Mission Villas
4433 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC V1W 1S9 Phone: (250) 764-8088
Chartwell Chatsworth Retirement Residence
1831 Parkview Crescent, Kelowna, BC V1X 7G7 Phone: (778) 738-0623
Municipal Pension Retirees Assoc
2525 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2G1 Phone: (250) 768-1519
Okanagan Chateau Retirement Residence
2100 Benvoulin Ct, Kelowna, BC V1W 3A4 Phone: (250) 862-9088
Pine Acres Home
1902 Pheasant Ln, Westbank, BC V4T 2H4 Phone: (250) 768-7676
Brookhaven Care Ctr
1775 Shannon Lake Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2N7 Phone: (250) 862-4040
Westbank Lions Assisted Living
3715 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1W8 Phone: (250) 768-9590
Westwood Retirement Resort
2505 Ingram Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2Y8 Phone: (250) 768-2934
Northwood Retirement Resort
1277 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC,V1Y4W4 Phone: (250)860-1122
Village at Smith Creek
2425 Orlin Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 3C7 Phone: (250) 768-0488
Lakeview Lodge
2337 Butt Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1N7 Phone: (250) 768-3802
Sun Pointe Village
700 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna, BC V1X 7W8 Phone: (250) 491-1400
Baptist Housing Enhanced Living Communities
700 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna, BC V1X 7W8 Phone: (250) 491-1400
Fernbrae Manor
295 Gerstmar Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 7W9 Phone: (250) 979-0600
Brandt's Creek Retirement Housing
2081 Cross Rd, Kelowna, BC V1V 2G2 Phone: (778) 478-8800
Glenmore Lodge
325 Drysdale Blvd, Kelowna, BC V1V 1P5 Phone: (236) 420-1717
Sandalwood Retirement Resort
580 Yates Road And Glenmore Road, Kelowna, BC V1V 2M3 Phone: (250) 717-1884
Village At Mill Creek
1450 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y5 Phone: (250) 860-2216
Hawthorn Park Retirement Residence
867 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9G5 Phone: (250) 861-6636
Missionwood Retirement Resort
1075 Barnes Ave, Kelowna, BC V1W 5A8 Phone: (250) 860-9308
Cottonwoods Care Centre
2255 Ethel St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2Z9 Phone: (250) 862-4100
Gordon Park Housing Society
1329 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 3N9 Phone: (250) 868-0850
Sutherland Hills Rest Home
3081 Hall Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 2R5 Phone: (250) 860-2330
Good Samaritan Society
Mountainview Village, 3070 Birtch rd. Kelowna, B.C. V1P1A1 Phone (250)717-3918
Highlands Retirement Home
400 Snowsell Street N, Kelowna, BC, V1V2C7, Phone: (250) 763-7265
Three Oaks Assisted Living
551 Sherrydale Cresent,#2, Kelowna, BC, V1V2E6, Phone (250) 762-5004
The Mansion 55 Plus
2219 Mayer Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W2G2, Phone (250)808-6902
Three Links Manor
1449 Kelglen Cresent, Kelowna, BC, V1Y8P4 Phone (250) 763-2585
Canadian Adult Communities Ltd.
1075 Barnes Ave, Kelowna, BC,V1W5A8 Phone (250) 762-7344
White Heather Manor
3728 Casorso Rd, Kelowna,BC, V1W4M8 Phone (250) 763-6554
This list is courtesy of Compassionate Companion 250 470-4044 Monique