Fall 2022 Issue of the Beat is here!

2022 • OCTOBER

A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE

SENIORS SERVICES SOCIETY OF BC

Integrated Services Program Success: Ben's Story

Ben was referred to SSSBC’s Integrated Services program in September after experiencing income disruption over several months. His financial and health issues were causing his quality of life and housing stability to deteriorate over the Spring and Summer of 2022.

Spotlight on Housing Services:

Adele's Story

Adele's fast-deteriorating health caused social isolation. She made the difficult decision to leave her home and seek appropriate housing, thanks to the help of the SSSBC Housing Staff.

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Special Thanks!

Our gratitude to Prospera Credit Union who sponsored a Toolkit to expand the Seniors Integrated Services Program across Metro Vancouver!

A special thank you to our community partner Heritage Office Furnishings for donating $2,500 to help older adults this winter!

Our Seniors Resource Card has been printed thanks to the generosity of community partners Minuteman Press New West and BCCRN!

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SSSBC staff proudly wore their orange shirts on September 30th to respect Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022. The staff enjoyed a traditional sage cleansing, a presentation, and discussions about indigenous culture.

What is ageism? Why should we care?

Ageism. Ageism is stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination based on age. As with any identity-based prejudice, it works under the assumption that it is possible to judge someone knowing one thing about them – in this case, their age. Not only is it inaccurate, but it’s also damaging.

Volunteer Voice

This quarter we asked Dianne, our Friendly Support Call and Grocery Shopping volunteer, "How does it feel to volunteer?" Her answer:

"I have really enjoyed being a phoning volunteer with SSSBC. The seniors I call to chat with every two weeks seem to enjoy my call and sometimes we talk for over an hour. In the alternate weeks, I call a different list of seniors, order their groceries and organize the delivery. I am always pleased that they appreciate my efforts to help them. It has been a very positive experience getting to know them.”

We thank Dianne for her service to SSSBC!

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