Our Active Living Team has been working hard to curate Virtual Active Living Programs to ensure our current members can stay in touch with their friends and engage in some health and wellness activity during this time. These programs are currently open to current members and Clients of Better Living. Stay tuned for more exciting… read more Virtual Active Living Programs
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In November a team of Better Living volunteers had the unique and powerful opportunity to participate in an international virtual conference focused on innovation and resilience in voluntary action. Through IAVE (International Association for Volunteer Effort), with sponsorship from the Emirates Foundation, Volunteers UAE hosted a three-day online marathon think-off. Nearly 300 organizations from… read more Bridging the Digital Divide
Community support services support nearly one million Ontarians each year, including seniors and people with disabilities. They help Clients live independently in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, and reduce the burden on family caregivers and other parts of the health care system. As Ontario’s population ages, community support services will… read more Community Support Month
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are asking for your support to ensure that we can continue to provide service to you and your loved ones in a way that keeps us all safe. Please see below for a list of your rights and responsibilities. Clients and Caregivers have the right to: Continue to receive compassionate… read more Your Guide to Understanding Your Role in Keeping Us All Safe during COVID-19
There is so much information available on the internet and in the media on COVID-19 that we wanted to answer the questions that we receive from our Clients and Caregivers most frequently. Q: WHAT IS COVID-19? COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) is a respiratory infection which can range from mild to severe. In many cases of people… read more COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
We appreciate your willingness to help support our community during this challenging time. Prior to becoming a volunteer we wanted to make you aware of two important things: our screening process, and the precautions we have put in place regarding COVID-19. Our Screening Process To help ensure the safety of our Clients, staff and fellow… read more Thank you for your interest in becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer
We are thrilled to introduce you to our new Volunteer Newsletter! Sincere thanks to Hester Riches for her incredible patience and dedication to making this happen, to Moses Velasquez our amazing graphic and web designer, and to our Senior Management team for their support and contributions. This is a work in progress, and we would… read more Volunteer’s Newsletter – December 2019
Toronto, ON (December 2, 2019) – Today, the Honourable Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health announced North York Toronto Health Partners (NYTHP) as an official Ontario Health Team (OHT). In achieving this pivotal milestone, NYTHP is delivering on the provincial government’s commitment to strengthen local services, making it easier for patients to navigate the… read more North York Toronto Health Partners Receive Ministry Approval