A range of services across British Columbia supports seniors with hearing care, dental needs, groceries delivery and other supports for independent living.
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Across the region, seniors and their families can access local programs and businesses that offer help with staying active and maintaining health, as well as support for daily living and connections within their communities.
Hearing support is available through Wavefront Hearing, described as the new name and online home for Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility’s audiology department. The organization says its team provides personalized audiology care and offers services including hearing tests, hearing aid services, hearing protection and tinnitus care, with clinics identified in Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano and Port Coquitlam. Wavefront Hearing states that clinic revenue is reinvested into programs, advocacy, research and outreach supporting people who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing across British Columbia.
In Port Moody, City of Port Moody Recreation programs are listed for adults and seniors, including classes, workshops and community programs for winter. The information provided highlights activities such as a Try It - Belly Dance session on Nov. 24, with winter registration opening Nov. 25 for Port Moody residents and programs beginning in January 2027. The same schedule notes Feb. 5 for Zumba and Light Lunch, described as a social event combining music and movement with a meal. Program details and registration are directed through www.portmoody.ca/signmeup.
For grocery assistance, the Thrifty Foods information names Sendial at the Port Moody store as a volunteer-run service. The described process includes a weekly phone call to review a grocery list, with volunteers then selecting items by hand, packing orders and bringing them to the door in a refrigerated truck for a small fee. The service is described as having started in Victoria and running at the Port Moody store since 1987.
The page also points seniors to Inlet Hearing, saying the provider has been offering personalized hearing care and hearing solutions in the Tri-Cities community for the past three years. It states that visits begin with a conversation and a comprehensive hearing test, that results are explained in clear language, and that if hearing aids are recommended, patients can try technology on-site. Inlet Hearing describes modern hearing devices as comfortable and discreet, including seamless connections to smartphones, TVs and other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
For retirement living and ongoing support, the information highlights Mulberry PARC, described as a retirement residence offering a PARC Active Living program that includes chef-prepared meals, fitness classes, art and cultural programs, complimentary transportation and an onsite Wellness Consultant. It also states that residents have access to round-the-clock safety and support. The page notes that one-bedroom suites with north-facing views are available for a limited time and says 2026 rates must be secured before Dec. 31, 2026. Tours are directed through a phone number and website listed as www.parcliving.ca/mulberry-parc.
Home care support is listed through Shylo Home Healthcare, which says it provides personalized home care for seniors to remain comfortable, safe and independent at home. The information provided lists caregiver support for bathing and dressing, meal preparation, mobility, medication routines and companionship, and notes that support can also help family members managing caregiving responsibilities.
For dental care in New Westminster and surrounding communities, the page names New West Dentistry & Implant Centre. It states the clinic offers routine exams, cleanings and preventative care, along with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges, dentures and long-lasting dental implants, and notes that sedation options may be available for patients experiencing dental anxiety or sensitivity. The information provided says the practice accepts most insurance plans and directs readers to the clinic’s website for details.
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