Supports for Seniors during COVID-19

NATIONAL SENIORS DAY 2021

POSITIVE AGING CAMPAIGN

Take Care of Yourself and Others
The City encourages residents to make time to stay physically and mentally well: eat healthy, be as active as possible and stay connected to others. Many services, amenities and facilities impacted by COVID-19 are now reopening with a carefully planned approach.

• Visit Richmond Connects for online activities and resources.
• Visit Program Registration to browse and register for in-person and online programs.

Tips to Keep Seniors Safe
 Frauds and Scams Resource List
 Privacy Tips for Seniors

Richmond Seniors Resource Guide
The prepared booklet includes key resources with corresponding contact details to assist the community:
 Richmond Seniors Resource Guide

Senior Centre Cafeteria
Dine-in service – for all ages – is now offered at the Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 2:00pm (closed statutory holidays). Nutritious fresh and frozen items include entrees, soups and baked goods.

Meals to Go option is still available. The daily menu can be found online.

While cash is accepted, the use of debit/credit tap payments is preferred. For further information about meals, contact Minoru Centre for Active Living at 604-238-8450. 

Safe Seniors, Strong Communities Program
www.bc211.ca

This new program matches seniors in need with those who can help them. The available services for seniors include:

• Picking up groceries and prescriptions
• Prepared meal delivery - vegetarian and kosher meals available
• Friendly check-in phone calls
• Senior Peer Counselling
• Family and Friend Caregiver Hub
• All delivery charges will be waived during this time

For more details about the services above  Senior Community Support COVID-19 Services. Call 604-279-7020 to register for services.

Complete the online form at www.bc211.ca or phone 2-1-1 to register for services or to offer to help.

Tips to Help Stay Connected, Active and Healthy

• Phone or video chat a friend for a social catch up
• Write a hand-written letter or send an email to a loved one
• Remember to move around after sitting for 20 minutes, take regular stretch/exercise breaks or meditate
• Play some favourite music and dance!
• Take the stairs if you can
• Open the windows for fresh air

Keep the following in mind when enjoying open park spaces, trails and the Minoru track:

• Adhere to physical distancing protocols: keep a distance of two metres (six feet) away from others
• Plan to visit parks, trails and the Minoru track during less busy times to help prevent crowding
• Leave plenty of room when passing others
• Avoid gathering
• Avoid high-contact recreational activities such as volleyball, basketball, football, rugby or Frisbee
• Wash or sanitize hands frequently
• Stay home if you or anyone in your household is feeling ill