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Seniors Links

Social Services:

Hospice Palliative Care Society
Provides support for caregivers and those grieving, as well as Paliative Care

Self-Management BC
Tool Kits for Active Living -- FREE health programs for adults of all ages living with one or multiple ongoing health conditions (See details on their site.)

Prince George Council Of Seniors (PGCOS)
"Umbrella group" that provides many useful services for seniors in the Prince George area. (See details on their site.) 

BC Seniors Related Initiatives
BC government programs and services for older adults

Action for Reform of Residential Care
Dedicated to promoting quality of life in long term care facilities in B.C.

Healthy Aging by United Way
Knowledge hub for Community Based Seniors' Services organizations and allied agencies

Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre
Resource for information on Representation Agreements and other personal planning tools

BC Seniors Advocate
Monitors and analyzes seniors services and issues in B.C.

Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC)
Accessibility, Community Development, Income Security, Parking Permits...

Canada Pension & Old Age Security

Gluu Society - Digital Skills for Older Adults
You can become a member for FREE if you register before March 31, 2022.

Medical:

Travel Assistance Program (TAP BC)
A Medical Travel Assistance Program for B.C. Residents

PharmaCare

Mesothelioma 
Cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Information and support.

Transportation:

Prince George Transit Schedules and fares

handyDART
for those are physically unable to use conventional transit service without assistance

Recreation:

Prince George Public Library Home Service
Home delivery for people who find it difficult to visit the library on a regular, continuing basis.

City of Prince George, recreation for seniors

Walking Program

CN Centre Walking Program

Pine Centre Mall Walking

Radio CFIS-FM 93.1
Listen to "Senior Moments" Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Housing:

Seniors's Rental Housing (BC Housing)

Seniors' Supportive Housing (BC Housing)

Assisted living units (BC Housing)

Senior Centers:

North Central Seniors Association

Elder Citizens Recreation Association

Hart Pioneer Centre

Prince George Senior Activity Centre
Spruce Capital Seniors (No website found) Address: 3701 Rainbow Dr, Prince George, BC V2M 3V9 Phone: (250) 563-6450

Consumer Protection:

Product Safety (Health Canada)

Retirement Associations:

Municipal Pension Retirees' Association

RCMP Veteran's Association

Prince George Retired Teachers' Association

BC Govt Retirees Site

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Prince George, BC:

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Prince George BC Weather

City of Prince George BC

Prince George Transit Schedules and fares

Prince George Citizen newspaper

Prince George Public Library
Books, CDs, audiobooks, download e-books

Online Resources
Free computer use and lessons

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Radio CFIS-FM 93.1
Listen to "Senior Moments" Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Sunrise/Sunset Charts for Prince George, BC

Canada:

Canadian Consumer Affairs

Current General Income Tax and Benefit package, British Columbia

Canada Post
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Canada 411
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