Valuing the Quality of Life, Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region and Better Living Health and Community Services were honoured to celebrate our first anniversary in the presence of staff, volunteers, and elected officials, both past and present. The evening began with speeches followed by a video and hospice tours. The St. Andrew’s College Pipe… read more Margaret Bahen Hospice celebrates 1st anniversary
For every ticket sold using this LINK, $3 goes to support Better Living. Use promo code BETTERLIVING18 to watch the Calder Cup Champions! Tickets released: Last Chance: Monday, February 18 – Family Day
Thank you to the team from Mount Pleasant Group for the outstanding fundraising efforts, over 12,000 was raised to support Better Living Health and Community Services at this year’s Healing Cycle!
On September 17th, Better Living hosted its 23rd Annual GeriatRx Better Living Golf Classic at the Meadowbrook Private Golf and Country Club. We had a perfect day and the weather was fabulous for golf. The greens and the course were in great shape and we were treated so well by the staff at Meadowbrook. This… read more Better Living Golf Classic Tournament
Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join us for an interactive day of inspiration, laughter yoga, aromatherapy, meditation and art. www.palcarenetwork.org
Join us on Monday, September 17th For a Wonderful brunch and Early Bird Lounge – featuring a refreshing commemorative beverage, noon shotgun, On-Course and Hole-In-One Prizes, cooler filled to the brim with cold beverages and tasty treats, 19th Hole Mix & Mingle enjoying a courtesy beverage and a celebratory toast with your fellow golfers and… read more Get your Golf on!
Join us on Tuesday, July 24th at 7:00 p.m, for a sensitive and often overwhelming topic for most of us. This IdeaMarket session will help you navigate through the details of hospice care in an easy, informative and responsive manner. Experienced non-clinical staff from the Margaret Bahen Hospice and the Doane House Hospice will deliver a presentation about… read more Planning for End of Life Care
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Hike for Seniors 2018! Keeping our Seniors healthy is one of the best investments we can make as a community. Better Living is providing vital programs and services and this year’s Hike raised much needed funds! Thanks to everyone who joined us including MPP… read more Donate now – Hike for Seniors
Better Living Health and Community Services is fortunate to have a team over 350 active volunteers supporting our mandate in enabling Seniors in the Don Mills area to live independent, self-directed and dignified lives. Volunteers are essential to every aspect of Better Living services, delivering Meals on Wheels, providing companionship, supporting hospice volunteers, leading recreational… read more National Volunteer Week
What is the GO-OUT study? We are a group of students, physical therapists, and researchers from the University of Toronto. We wish to evaluate two programs to help seniors to walk outside more easily. Who are we looking for? We are looking for adults aged 65 years and older who are interested in walking outside… read more GO-OUT STUDY