ZICUSO BC SENIORS SUPPORT PROGRAM
Seniors and elders are the reservoirs and custodians of cultural knowledge. Their life experience guides the younger generations and ensures the preservation of culture. The program improves the participation of seniors and elders in community programs.
Seniors have been leading support programs for our community seniors. The program has been funded by Employment and Social Development Canada through New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
Objectives
• Promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations
• Engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others
• Expand awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse
• Support the social participation and inclusion of seniors
• Provide capital assistance for new and existing community projects and programs for seniors
How We Help Seniors
The steering committee regularly make calls to seniors to check on their well being. We are happy that the program has achieved the following outcome
•An increased number of seniors are now involved in community program.
• Whilst more seniors volunteer, they have successfully promoted volunteering from community members. They purchased volunteer t-shirts
• The program has delivered groceries to seniors every month since June 2020 and continues to do so.
• Some seniors were supported and are still being supported to attend their medical appointments during COVID19
• Seniors are called every week to check on their welfare and keep them connected.