September Marks 50 Years of Serving the Don Mills Community Since 1976, Better Living Health and Community Services has grown its services to meet the evolving needs of adults and seniors in our community, built partnerships that have helped us reach more people in need of support, and created a legacy we are… read more 50 Years of Better Living Health and Community Services
Where We Started Better Living’s roots date back to 1969 with the opening of Thompson House. As community needs evolved, Better Living expanded its programs and services, with community-based supports beginning in 1976. Over the decades, that growth has shaped the Better Living we know today. Our History Where We Are Today Today, Better… read more A Refreshed Better Living
September 9th – 11th, 2026 is the Active Living Program’s Open House! Meet our exhibitors showcasing community resources, health and wellness information, volunteer opportunities to give back to your community, and other ways to get involved and connect. Day 1: Wednesday, September 9, 2026Social Clubs Day – Try a social club for free! Come connect, socialize,… read more Active Living Program’s Open House
Making vital connections for seniors in our community. I’ve been a caregiver for most of my life. My first son, Christopher, was born with a developmental disability. He opened my eyes to the world of social services, and I jumped right in – first seeking support for my family, then making it my career… read more Mary Anne’s Story
Better Living has received funding from Ontario Health to expand the offerings at our Seniors Active Living Centre at 5 Deauville Lane to include Adult Day Programs beginning summer 2026. This expansion is an important step forward in increasing access to community-based supports for individuals and Families across Flemingdon Park, Thorncliffe Park, and surrounding neighbourhoods.… read more Better Living Expands Services at 5 Deauville Lane
Moments of connection matter so much to quality of life. Alan Marrison and his wife Patricia were married for 52 years before she passed away. “We were inseparable, joined at the hip,” Alan recalls. “When I lost her, I was lost.” Fortunately, when he needed community most, Better Living Health and Community Services was there.… read more Help Provide Belonging and Community
From the kitchen table of Rachel A. The work of a caregiver is never done… And it can be hard to ask for help when you’re so used to helping others. That’s why I’m grateful Better Living connected me with Brenda, the social worker who’s been supporting me and my husband since 2023. I can’t… read more Rachel’s story
Better Living at Thompson House recently hosted a special Garden Reception in recognition of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s generous grant, which will help revitalize our volunteer programs and strengthen community engagement across our organization. Guests included Dr. Adil Shamji, MPP for Don Valley East, representatives from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, residents and their families, volunteers,… read more Garden Reception at Better Living at Thompson House
You can help provide a vital community for seniors. When I moved to Canada in 1999, I knew one thing for sure: I wanted to find a job that allowed me to help people. That desire has taken me down career paths over the last couple of decades that have given me valuable experience in… read more Shahnaz Story
Support the highest standard of long-term care, close to home. For my mother Vera, Thompson House isn’t just a place where she lives. It’s a place that she’s loved. Mummy’s history with Thompson House spans decades. She came to Canada from Trinidad in 1989, joining me here just before my children were born. I’d moved… read more Rhea’s Story