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# Better Living

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- [Fixing Long-Term Care](https://mybetterliving.ca/fixing-long-term-care/) - David Marriott – Administrator Phone: 416-447-7244 ext. 656 Email: dmarriott@betterlivinghealth.org Sue Chickrie - Director of Care Phone: 416-447-7244 ext. 512 Email: schickrie@betterlivinghealth.org John Iskander - Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead Phone: 416-447-7244 ext. 853 Email: IPAC@Betterlivinghealth.org Sue Chickrie – Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC) Interim Phone: 416-447-7244 ext. 512 Email: schickrie@betterlivinghealth.org Annabell Marcelo - Manager
- [Mary Anne's Story](https://mybetterliving.ca/mary-anne-story/) - 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
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- [Stroll for Seniors 2025!](https://mybetterliving.ca/strollforseniors/) - Thank you to everyone who joined us for Stroll for Seniors. Your support makes a difference! You can still contribute and help us continue our work — donate today. Visit #StrollforSeniors Email us at events@betterlivinghealth.org or call (416) 447-7244 x134 or x135 for more information.
- [Better Living Expands Services at 5 Deauville Lane](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-expands-services-at-5-deauville-lane/) - 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.
- [Enchanted Evening](https://mybetterliving.ca/enchanted-evening/) - Better Living introduces a new fall fundraising event that brings together the Don Mills and North York communities for a fun, family-friendly night. Thank you all for an evening of enchantment and entertainment in support of Better Living Health and Community Services and Better Living at Thompson House. All funds raised go directly to our
- [Help Provide Belonging and Community](https://mybetterliving.ca/help-provide-belonging-and-community/) - 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.
- [MOW/MOWAM Volunteer Recognition Award](https://mybetterliving.ca/mow-mowam-volunteer-recognition-award/) - In memory of Noshir Kanga Meals on Wheels Volunteer Award Announcement This award is dedicated in loving memory to Noshir Kanga, a long-time volunteer for Better Living’s Meals on Wheels program. Noshir’s spouse Deborah, has established this award in Noshir’s memory to recognize one individual who has made outstanding contributions to voluntarism within our Meals
- [#GivingTuesday](https://mybetterliving.ca/giving-tuesday/) - GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea, a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Giving Tuesday will take place on Monday, December 2 and is the opening day
- [Thompson House Refresh](https://mybetterliving.ca/thompson-house-refresh/) - Thank you for supporting our Fall refresh at Better Living at Thompson House. All donors of this campaign will be recognized by name and displayed at Thompson House once the refresh is completed. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
- [Garden Reception at Better Living at Thompson House](https://mybetterliving.ca/garden-reception-at-better-living-at-thompson-house/) - 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,
- [Self Care Resources During COVID-19](https://mybetterliving.ca/self-care-resources-during-covid-19/) - We understand this is a challenging time for everyone, and want to encourage you all to practice self-care and stimulating activities which can help your mental health and well-being. Below are some stress reducing activities that have been recommended by our staff: Physical Activity: 30 Day Workout Challenge A 30 Day Yoga Journey Healthy Seniors
- [Rachel's story](https://mybetterliving.ca/rachels-story/) - 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
- [Drop-in Caregiver Support Group](https://mybetterliving.ca/drop-in-caregiver-support-group/) - A member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps - If you have any questions, please contact the caregiver support group facilitator, Diana Nazarov (MSW, RSW) at 416-447-7244 ext.702.
- [8-Week Family Caregiver Support Group](https://mybetterliving.ca/8-week-family-caregiver-support-group/) - A member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps – If you have any questions, please contact the caregiver support group facilitator, Diana Nazarov (MSW, RSW) at 416-447-7244 ext.702.
- [Closed 8-week group](https://mybetterliving.ca/closed-8-week-group/)
- [CARF ACCREDITATION SURVEY 2024](https://mybetterliving.ca/carf-accreditation-2024/) - A survey team from CARF International* will be visiting on January 18th & 19th, 2024. We invited the surveyors to evaluate how well we meet international standards for quality. The survey will tell us what we are doing well and ways we might improve. As a result of this survey, we may earn or continue
- [Shahnaz Story](https://mybetterliving.ca/shahnaz-story/) - 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
- [Thompson House HVAC System Upgrade](https://mybetterliving.ca/thompson-house-hvac-system-upgrade/) - With support from the Governments of Canada and Ontario, Better Living at Thompson House performed HVAC system renovations that have improved the indoor air quality for staff, residents and visitors. These renovations included: Enhanced air conditioning to all parts of the home, including areas that are cooled by window air conditioners Enhanced operation of the
- [Rhea’s Story](https://mybetterliving.ca/rheas-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
- [It's Time to Register for Lawn Care](https://mybetterliving.ca/home-maintenance-services/) - It’s time to start planning your Spring and Summer maintenance needs. In order to have your name placed on the ‘Seasonal Service Request List’ you must REGISTER for the season no later than April 1. 95% of early registrants are successfully matched with a Seasonal worker from your community. However due to the brokerage nature
- [](https://mybetterliving.ca/destination-staycation/) - Destination: Staycation is in support of the Better Living family of organizations, which includes seniors care and support in our long-term care home in the Don Mills and North York communities, programs offered through our location sites, and our residential and community hospice services in York Region. Through Destination: Staycation, our goal is to connect
- [GiveShop @ Better Living](https://mybetterliving.ca/giveshop/) - GiveShop is a marketplace app that allows you to buy and sell items in your community, with the proceeds going towards the charity of your choice. We are excited to announce that we have a Virtual Garage Sale on GiveShop! Better Living Health & Community Services and Better Living at Thompson House has entered a
- [Bake for Better Living](https://mybetterliving.ca/bake-for-better-living/) - Our Bake for Better Living is back in 2022 in support of Better Living Health and Community Services and Better Living at Thompson House! #BakeForBetterLiving is a great way to show love to your friends, family, and community. Register Today and start collecting pledges in support of Better Living! How it works Participants can get
- [Fall 50/50 RAFFLE](https://mybetterliving.ca/fall-50-50-raffle/) - We are excited to announce our second raffle is live! Get your tickets today in support of Better Living Health and Community Services, Better Living at Thompson House, and Meals on Wheels and More! All funds raised through this raffle will help us to continue providing essential services for seniors in Don Mills and North
- [Careers](https://mybetterliving.ca/opportunities/) - Better Living Employment Opportunities Are you looking for a great opportunity to help make a difference in the community? Join Better Living and energize your career supporting an outstanding array of programs and services improving the quality of lives of our seniors and their families. Better Living is a family of organizations – in addition
- [GivingTuesday 2022](https://mybetterliving.ca/givingtuesday-2022/) - GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. GivingTuesday will be taking place on Tuesday, November 29th and is the
- [Virtual Active Living Programs](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-is-keeping-you-staying-strong-and-healthy-during-covid-19/) - 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
- [Noreen and Wally's Story](https://mybetterliving.ca/noreen-and-wally-story/) - It’s about so much more than a meal… It’s been 65 years since I first met my husband at summer camp. We were both working there for the season. I was just 17 years old and Wally was 20. With his red hair and freckles, I thought he was the cutest person I’d ever seen!
- [Lynn's story](https://mybetterliving.ca/lynns-story/) - You can give more families peace of mind… My mother was our family’s rock Raising three kids is no small feat, and even more of a challenge when one child has developmental delays that require additional supports. At a time when people didn’t understand disability well, my mother Katherine was an Occupational Therapist and always
- [Stroll For Seniors Celebration Event](https://mybetterliving.ca/stroll-for-seniors-celebration-event/)
- [Stroll for Seniors Celebration event RSVP](https://mybetterliving.ca/stroll-for-seniors-celebration-event-rsvp/)
- [DESTINATION: STAYCATION REGISTRATION Auckland](https://mybetterliving.ca/destination-staycation-registration-auckland/)
- [DESTINATION: STAYCATION REGISTRATION Chiang Mai](https://mybetterliving.ca/destination-staycation-registration-chiang-mai/)
- [DESTINATION: STAYCATION REGISTRATION Tokyo](https://mybetterliving.ca/destination-staycation-registration-tokyo/)
- [We Stand Together To Support Ontario Healthcare Workers](https://mybetterliving.ca/we-stand-together-to-support-ontario-healthcare-workers/) - Statement from Health Service Providers in Ontario’s Central Region We Stand Together to Support Respect and Safety for Ontario’s Workers Who Provide Care We, as leaders in Ontario’s health-care system, recognize every person has been impacted by the pandemic. We thank them for the sacrifices made over the past two years to protect our health-care
- [Board of Directors Recruitment](https://mybetterliving.ca/board-of-directors-recruitment/) - Better Living invites interested individuals to join the Board of Directors of our dynamic organization. The Boards of Directors are comprised of volunteers from our community who are elected to a 1 year term of office, with multiple terms encouraged. Although Board experience is an asset, Better Living offers orientation and ongoing training to all
- [Bridging the Digital Divide](https://mybetterliving.ca/bridging-the-digital-divide/) - 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
- [COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions](https://mybetterliving.ca/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions/) - 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
- [Your Guide to Understanding Your Role in Keeping Us All Safe during COVID-19](https://mybetterliving.ca/your-guide-to-understanding-your-role-in-keeping-us-all-safe-during-covid-19/) - 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
- [COVID-19 Resource Page](https://mybetterliving.ca/covid-19-resource-page/) - Where can I learn more about COVID-19 and how to protect myself? Only refer to reputable information sources to learn more about COVID-19, we've provided some of the sources we use below. COVID-19 Vaccines COVID-19 Vaccines For Ontario What Seniors Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
- [Thompson House Visitors Guidelines](https://mybetterliving.ca/thompson-house-visitors-guidelines/) - Welcome back to Thompson House! Over the past several months our residents have been enjoying visits from friends and family both outdoors and inside our home. Below are the guidelines we have put in place to ensure that visits to our home consider the health and wellbeing of our residents and employees. Please Note: Both
- [Andrews-story](https://mybetterliving.ca/andrews-story/) - I’m thankful for: a caring community in my senior years. I grew up in Budapest, Hungary and my early years of childhood were as idyllic as anyone could hope for. My parents were good-natured and loving, and my father owned a knitting factory so we were financially comfortable. I grew up with two older sisters
- [Madeline’s story](https://mybetterliving.ca/madeline-story/) - My name is Madeline. I am 88 years young and until six months ago, was very active. Before COVID-19 arrived, I drove myself to the mall all the time and visited regularly with my daughters and friends. I’m an east coaster with a gift of gab, and love nothing better than good conversation. When COVID
- [Seniors COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments](https://mybetterliving.ca/seniorshotline/) - Bookings are currently available for individuals aged 60 and older (born in or before 1961). Provided below is information on how to book a vaccine appointment in Toronto. Please note that vaccinations are by appointment only. There are no walk-in clinics at this time. To book an appointment at a City of Toronto Operated Clinic: Call
- [It’s OK to ask me if I have cleaned my hands](https://mybetterliving.ca/handhygiene/) - At Better Living we want to do everything possible to ensure you receive safe and exceptional service. As the pandemic continues on, clean hands have never mattered more. Cleaning your own hands and making sure that everyone that interacts with you cleans their hands, is one of the best ways to stop the spread of
- [Aija's story](https://mybetterliving.ca/aijas-story/) - Despite the hardship of the past year, the joys we’ve had with Uldis would not have happened without the understanding and efforts of everyone at Thompson House. My husband has been my kind and loving soulmate for the past 48 years. As a civil engineer, he was an active, hard-working man who took pride in
- [Give The Gift of a Hot Meal](https://mybetterliving.ca/give-the-gift-of-a-hot-meal/) - Having a warm meal is an essential part of the holidays. This year, we look to our Better Living family, including our Hospices in York Region, to bring meals to Seniors through our Meals on Wheels programs in North York and Don Mills. Your donation of $7.50 will provide a senior with a warm meal
- [](https://mybetterliving.ca/destination-staycation-hidden/) - Are you looking to see the world right from the comfort of your own home? Have you been waiting to see the Great Pyramids of Egypt? What about the beautiful Amalfi Coast? Or is it a dream of yours to experience the dazzling lights of the city of Paris at night? Well look no further!
- [National volunteer Week 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/national-volunteer-week-2021/) - Better Living celebrates the irreplaceable contributions of volunteers. Volunteers bring the gift of themselves to our Clients and Residents in very significant ways. Small acts of kindness (a phone call, a video chat, delivering a hot meal, grief support, recreational activities) everyday make a big difference in the lives of older adults, people living with
- [Donate](https://mybetterliving.ca/donate/)
- [Better Living earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-earns-three-year-carf-accreditation/) - CARF International announced that Better Living Health and Community Services has been accredited for a period of three years for its community support service programs. The latest accreditation is the third consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, CARF, has given to Better Living Health and Community Services. By pursuing and achieving accreditation, Better
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- [Register as a Brokerage Worker Today](https://mybetterliving.ca/register-brokerage-worker-today/) - Register as a Brokerage Worker with the Four Seasons Connections Program at Better Living Health and Community Services today and play an integral role in assisting senior Clients in the community with their outdoor maintenance needs. Brokerage Workers assist seniors with outdoor maintenance tasks, such as; lawn and garden care, snow removal, and odd jobs.
- [Community Support Month](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-support-month/) - 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
- [We Wear Because We Care About You](https://mybetterliving.ca/we-wear-because-we-care-about-you/) - As positive cases continue to rise in Toronto and York region, Better Living has responded with the launch of the "Why I Wear" social campaign. It is imperative that we act together NOW to protect our community and ourselves. There are 3 easy actions you can do to make a difference: 1. WEAR A MASK AND
- [Grant Announcements ](https://mybetterliving.ca/grant-announcements/) - We are proud to announce that Better Living Health and Community Services received a $20,000 grant from Food Rescue.ca the purpose of the gift is to support Better Living's food programming as part of an emergency relief initiative. These funds were used to create Emergency Food Hampers for isolated seniors in our community. Items included
- [MyBetterLiving Fall 2019 | Winter 2020 issue](https://mybetterliving.ca/mybetterliving-fall-winter-issue/) - The 50th-anniversary issue of the MyBetterLiving magazine is LIVE! Here are some of the articles that you can find in this edition. Challenges and Joyfulness During the Holidays Thompson House 3rd floor make-over Make a Difference One Meal at a Time Senior Style Icons: Fashion has no limits and much more
- [GO-OUT STUDY](https://mybetterliving.ca/go-out-study/) - 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
- [Group Shopping Service](https://mybetterliving.ca/new-group-shopping-service/) - Pick from 5 Deauville Lane to Golden Mile Plaza or Eglinton Square. Pickup at 10:00 am. Drop off at 12:00 pm. Day Tuesday. Fee $6.50
- [North York Toronto Health Partners Receive Ministry Approval](https://mybetterliving.ca/north-york-toronto-health-partners-receive-ministry-approval/) - 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
- [Heroes Work Here!](https://mybetterliving.ca/heroes-work-here/) - Better Living has more than 350 front line workers that are tirelessly working through the COVID-19 pandemic by caring for Residents in Thompson House and Margaret Bahen Hospice and helping Clients in the Community stay safe at home. To show our endless appreciation to our team, Better Living is asking the community to come together
- [COVID-19 UPDATES](https://mybetterliving.ca/covid-19-updates/) - Client and caregiver information your guide to understanding your role in keeping us all safe during COVID-19 Thompson House visitors guidelines
- [Winter Programs are Here!](https://mybetterliving.ca/winter-programs-are-here/) - Winter 2020 guide is LIVE! Get active, master a skill, or learn something new at the Better Living Centre! Registration Opens: Tuesday, December 3rd How To Register By Phone: (416) 447-7244, ext. 622 In-Person: Better Living Community Centre (1 Overland Drive) at the front desk Method: Cash, cheque, debit, Visa or Master Card (Cheques should
- [Are you a Hospice Volunteer?](https://mybetterliving.ca/are-you-a-hospice-volunteer/) - I value life. I want to help people live their fullest possible life. I believe that people with life-limiting illnesses are not defined by their illness. Everyone has a story to tell, memories to share and new memories to make. I accept people where they are and respect the choices they have made. I have
- [Better Living 50th anniversary](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-50th-anniversary/) - Better Living Celebrates its 50th anniversary!
- [Thank you for your interest in becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer](https://mybetterliving.ca/thank-you-for-your-interest-in-becoming-a-meals-on-wheels-volunteer/) - 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
- [Volunteer Stories – Heather Graeme](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-heather-graeme/) - Volunteering is something I experienced as a child without realising what I was doing. My parents gave so much of their time and I just went along with them, whatever the organisation or event. As a teenager I became a cub scout leader at our Church and also a member of the Youth Fellowship where
- [Advertise with us!](https://mybetterliving.ca/advertise-with-us/) - With a readership of over 8000 people, My BetterLiving is the perfect magazine for your next advertisement! Published twice a year, this unique and compelling magazine can present your brand’s message in various designs and sizes that suit your budget. Who are our readers? 5000 of our readers are consumers that live in and around
- [Volunteer's Newsletter - December 2019](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteers-newsletter-december-2019/) - 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
- [Want to join our Outdoor team!?](https://mybetterliving.ca/want-to-join-our-outdoor-home-maintenance-team/) - If you’re interested in making some cash and enjoy assisting seniors we’d like to meet you! We offer casual cash paid jobs for anyone interested in doing snow removal for seniors across North York and Mid-Town Toronto. Our program assistants will set you up with seniors within your area to assist with snow removal this winter season.
- [We need your donations!](https://mybetterliving.ca/we-need-your-donations/) - Stop by the Centre on December 4th & 5th between 9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m to donate your gently used books. Your donations are valuable to us. Thank you for your consideration and donation. Bargain Book Sale Friday December 6th 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m | 1 Overland Drive Better Living Centre Stop by the
- [RBC donates time and money to MOWAM](https://mybetterliving.ca/rbc-donates-time-and-money-to-mowam/) - Local RBC branch donates time and money to Meals on Wheels and More MOWAM introduced a new initiative to give all of our clients a wide range of information to keep clients safe and healthy, as well as pointing clients in the right direction for further information on varied subjects. To support our initiative, RBC
- [Better Living Experience Survey 2019](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-experience-survey-2019/) - At Better Living Health and Community Services we continuously aspire to provide our Clients and Members with an exceptional experience. Feedback is invaluable to allow us to evaluate if Better Living is providing service that reflects our values and to understand the level of Client and Member overall satisfaction. Better Living will be conducting its
- [Better Living Celebrates Community Support Month 2019](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-celebrates-community-support-month-2019/) - There are over 25 different community support services provided by hundreds of charitable and not-for profit organizations across the province. Some services include personal support, meals on wheels, adult day programs, transportation, hospice and palliative care services, etc. October is Community Support Month and provides us with an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness about
- [And the Winner is…](https://mybetterliving.ca/and-the-winner-is/) - The team at Better Living at Thompson House has been doing an amazing job of making our space more beautiful. They held a 50/50 raffle and raised $1430 to help pay for paint for the 4th floor renovations. The other half of the pot went to Better Living Community Centre Members John Rooke and his
- [Volunteer Stories – Lisa](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-lisa/) - “I began to feel that my life was frivolous, but then I found a sense of purpose.” I was widowed when I was 50, and my two children were grown. I had always been a stay at home Mum and suddenly had to make a life of my own. I took up tennis, expanded my
- [Creative Ways of caring!](https://mybetterliving.ca/creative-ways-of-caring/) - Adult Day Program volunteer Jo-Anne Forkes creates colourful times for Clients. I grew up with an extended family - 3 generations in one large house; so we were used to having older people around. When my children were little, I took a few years off from work, to stay home with them. I volunteered at
- [Volunteer Stories – Akemi](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-akemi/) - She just smiles when she sees me! That is the greatest thing. When I arrive for a visit with my Client and she greets me with a smile from ear to ear, that is my big reward. Sometimes, I just hold her hand, and that makes all the difference I need to make. Volunteering in
- [Better Living 50th Anniversary Gala](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-50th-anniversary-gala/) - Join us at Parkview Manor (55 Barber Greene Road in Don Mills) on Thursday Oct 24th as we celebrate Better Living’s 50th Anniversary! 6PM Cocktails & Photo booth 7PM Dinner & Entertainment 9PM Dancing The Lip Sync Battle is heating up with a $500 cash prize for the winning team! Tickets are $100 with a
- [We’re proud to be part of North York Toronto Health Partners](https://mybetterliving.ca/were-proud-to-be-part-of-north-york-toronto-health-partners/) - We’re proud to be part of North York Toronto Health Partners #OHT. Congrats to the core team for the impressive amount of work that went into submitting our full application to @ONThealth Learn more information here.
- [Alan Marrison & Virginia Hurst know and love Thompson House](https://mybetterliving.ca/alan-marrison-virginia-hurst-know-and-love-thompson-house/) - Alan’s wife and Virginia’s sister Patricia had been a resident until her passing this past year. Patricia & Virginia’s Mom had been a Thompson House resident for 17 years! Alan and Virginia are friendly and familiar faces and wanted to help brighten the space. Jackie Miller and the TH team took on the third floor
- [Open House | Fall Fun Fair & Sale](https://mybetterliving.ca/open-house-fall-fun-fair-sale/) - OPEN HOUSE September 12, 13, 14 3 Jam packed days of…FREE classes, workshops, events, Daily Deals, giveaways & MORE! FALL FUN FAIR & SALE Featuring: Health & Wellness Exhibitors, free seminars, unique vendors selling craft, Décor, Gadgets, Preserves, Baked and more! BBQ, entertainment and fun for all ages! Find out the Open House Week SCHEDULE
- [Volunteer Stories – Arpie](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-arpie/) - In 2006 I became a cancer patient at North York General Hospital. I spent five weeks at NYGH including two weeks in the intensive care unit. The hope was very slim. I realized just how short life could be. Volunteers would visit me, delivered papers and food, and provided all sorts of services. They made
- [Volunteer Stories – Kitty](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-kitty/) - I have been a member of Better Living for over 20 years. My first foray was in the computer club and then I joined Tai Chi, and the financial investment group. Eventually, I became the program leader for the financial group and have been doing this for about 3 years now. I worked for my
- [Volunteer Stories – Jennifer](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-jennifer/) - I’ve always thought of volunteering in general as good thing to do and a good thing to fit into a balanced schedule. I have volunteered in the school classroom, church and various other opportunities over the years. With Better Living, I found that just by passing by the building so regularly, in my neighbourhood, the
- [Volunteer Stories – Ian](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-ian/) - There is no such thing as a problem, there is only opportunity! When I moved to Toronto from Montreal in 1966, my employer was involved with United Way and loaned me out as a canvasser to Coca Cola for a month. Then I became a team captain to 15 other canvassers, and one thing leads
- [Volunteer Stories – Rose Marie](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-rose-marie/) - I have been given so much. I enjoy giving back. I have been a giving person, in my professional career and in my personal life, so it has been a lifestyle for me. As a consultant for the North York Board of Education, my work was helping teachers and other professionals improve and find new
- [Volunteer Stories – Semhar](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-semhar/) - You know, a lot of people don’t know what a volunteer is. I grew up in Eritrea where I was very involved with my Church, with young people, in the hospital and the court. Volunteering is my sustenance, the sustenance of life. I came to Canada in November 2014 from Uganda where I had lived
- [Volunteer Stories – Helen](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-helen/) - My life, starting with having both my kids to dealing with aging parents, has prompted me to volunteer. As a result, my volunteer experiences have been so enhanced by my lived experiences. Once both my kids were in school, I had “free” time and intended on going back to work. However, I was at a
- [Volunteer Stories - Anne](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-anne/) - ANNE GRANT has donated a lifetime of service and touched thousands of lives. “I just turned 84 and am older now than many of the residents at Thompson House. I try to keep as busy as I can. Volunteering is not a job, it is a joy. I leave Thompson House feeling so uplifted, and
- [Volunteer Stories - Karen](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-karen/) - “I began volunteering many years ago escorting residents from Thompson to the Church of the Ascension, next door. These new friends needed a little help to go and worship God. I found there were many ways to make new friends at Thompson House. My own parents had died long before, and I found these opportunities
- [Volunteer Stories - Simone](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-simone/) - “My introduction to volunteering was that the age of 19. I had just finished university and my parents had been posted to Bombay, India. Upon arriving there for the first time, my mother took me to a leprosy colony, where she had started volunteering. She was comforting patients before surgeries, taking them blankets, clothing and
- [Volunteer Stories - Shahnaz](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-shahnaz/) - “You give with one hand, you receive with the other,” says Better Living Hospice, Outreach and Adult Day Program volunteer Shahnaz. “Visiting is not just friendly visiting, it is treatment -- not clinical, but a treatment of love. Some of my Clients are fearful about death, but I can give them space to explore what
- [Volunteer Stories - Hester](https://mybetterliving.ca/volunteer-stories-hester/) - “Emergency neurosurgery, a few years back, gave me a dramatic preview of what it’s like to feel alone, frail and unable to get out-and-about. During months of recovery, I experienced first-hand the isolating nature of a serious illness. Once I realized my working life was over, I could get on with whatever else life had
- [Stroll for Seniors 2019 - Registration](https://mybetterliving.ca/stroll-roll-and-run-relay-2019-registration/)
- [Enjoy a hot meal today!](https://mybetterliving.ca/enjoy-a-hot-meal-today/) - Enjoy a hot meal today delivered to your door with a smile, between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. 7 Days a week! Have a nutritious meal in the comfort of your own home. Most dietary needs can be met. Frozen meals, fresh fruit and vegetable boxes are also available. For more information About Meals on
- [STROLL FOR SENIORS 2019 – Donate now!](https://mybetterliving.ca/stroll-for-seniors-2019-donate-now/)
- [National Volunteer Week](https://mybetterliving.ca/national-volunteer-week/) - “Volunteers Lifting Communities” Better Living celebrates the significant contribution of volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 7 -13. All staff supervising volunteers are welcome to join us for High Tea on Tuesday, April 9, or for lunch at the Mongolian Grill on Saturday, April 13. Everyone is invited to drop-in to the Upper Studio at
- [Palcare Spring symposium 2019](https://mybetterliving.ca/palcare-fall-symposium-2018/) - 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
- [The Healing Cycle](https://mybetterliving.ca/the-healing-cycle/) - 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!
- [50th Anniversary](https://mybetterliving.ca/50th-anniversary/) - Thompson House 50th Anniversary Celebration Join us on Wednesday, February 20th for our Wine and Cheese Open House 2:00-4:00 In the 2nd floor lounge
- [Catch the Marlies in Action!](https://mybetterliving.ca/catch-the-marlies-in-action/) - 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
- [Margaret Bahen Hospice celebrates 1st anniversary](https://mybetterliving.ca/margaret-bahen-hospice-celebrates-first-anniversary/) - 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
- [Robbie Burns Day](https://mybetterliving.ca/robbie-burns-day/) - Robbie Burns Day is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, the author of many Scots poems. Enjoy a traditional Scottish meal while you swill some Scotch whiskey and recite poems in tribute to Scotland's most beloved bard. Wednesday, January 23rd at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Auditorium Includes:
- [Donate now - Hike for Seniors](https://mybetterliving.ca/register-here-hike-for-seniors/) - 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
- [Be a donor - we can't do this without you!](https://mybetterliving.ca/support-my-hospice/) - $5000 - Provides an individual and their family with 24-hour end-of-life support at the Margareth Bahen Hospice. $1000 – Gives 10 individuals the opportunity to participate in an Art Therapy Program. $500 – Allows 10 individuals to benefit from a Wellness Program. $100 – Supports 5 individuals to connect with others experiencing a life-threatening illness. $50
- [Kris Kringle 2018](https://mybetterliving.ca/kris-kringle-2018/) - We had a blast holiday dinner! Wishing everyone a very happy holiday and all the best in the New Year 2019. Our members jingled in the holidays at our annual Kris Kringle event! Thanks everyone for celebrating the season with us! To see more pictures of our latest Kris Kringle event, check our Facebook page at
- [Holiday Decorating](https://mybetterliving.ca/holiday-decorating/) - Better Living wants to keep your holiday merry and bright and is offering Holiday Decorating Packages to get your homes looking and feeling festive. Whether you’re unable to decorate on your own or simply don’t have the time we are available to help with; putting up indoor/outdoor holiday lights*, set up and/or take down holiday
- [Holiday Book & Bake Sale](https://mybetterliving.ca/holiday-book-bake-sale/) - Saturday, December 15th | 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | 1 Overland Drive, Better Living Centre What better way to get into the holiday spirit than shopping and socializing with friends! Stop by the Centre to pick up your holiday desserts and a good book to settle in for those long winter days. We need
- [Better Living Golf Classic Tournament](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-golf-classic-tournament/) - 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
- [Better Living pays tribute to our employees](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-pays-tribute-employees/) - On October 26, Better Living held our annual Employee Recognition Dinner. More than 180 staff and guests attended at the Mongolian Grill in Don Mills. The evening featured recognition for years of service and retirements. It was also very special to welcome the newest members of the Better Living family from the Margaret Bahen Hospice
- [Get your Golf on!](https://mybetterliving.ca/get-your-golf-on/) - 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
- [Planning for End of Life Care](https://mybetterliving.ca/planning-for-end-of-life-care/) - 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
- [Family Caregiver Day](https://mybetterliving.ca/family-caregiver-day/) - Better Living Health & Community Services is proud to support the second family caregiver day in Toronto. Thank a Caregiver today!
- [National Volunteer Week](https://mybetterliving.ca/celebrating-volunteers/) - 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
- [Help make a difference!](https://mybetterliving.ca/help-make-a-difference/) - The Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region is a 10-bed residential hospice serving Newmarket and the York Region. Residential Hospice represents an important link in the continuum of palliative care services available to individuals and families faced with critical “end of life” decisions. When we are faced with the unthinkable and we have to deal
- [Better Living Fashion Show & Gala](https://mybetterliving.ca/better-living-fashion-show-gala/) - Our Fashion Show can stand with the best of them! From the enticing full course meal with the first class service, jaw dropping entertainment, outstanding fashions, to the ambiance of the evening, it's an event you don't want to miss! Being hosted by CTV News Toronto Personality provides the spark and energy to carry us
- [The Fun Starts Here](https://mybetterliving.ca/open-house-the-fun-starts-here/) - Join us for the most anticipated event of the year! With over 30 FREE classes, a Health Fair, workshops, seminars, events and giveaways, there is certainly something for everyone! Contact the front desk for complete detailed itinerary. When: September 13th – 15th, 2017 Where: at 1 Overland Drive (Don Mills/Lawrence) For more details: 416-447-7244 ext.622
- [October is community support month](https://mybetterliving.ca/october-community-support-month/) - 2017 Celebration Dates Meals on Wheels Week – Oct 1-7 Transportation Services Week – Oct 8-14 Client Intervention and Assistance (CIA) Services Day – Oct 11 Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance Service Day – Oct 13 Adult Day Program Week – Oct 15 – 21 Home Help/Maintenance Services Day – Oct 20 Personal Support Services Week –

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- [Home](https://mybetterliving.ca/) - The project(s) has been funded by the Governments of Canada and Ontario.
- [Events](https://mybetterliving.ca/events/) - Stay Tuned for Upcoming Events at Better Living
- [Programs, Trips & Events](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-centre/programs-trips-events/) - The Better Living Community Centre offers a wide variety of programs, seminars, trips, events and workshops that will be sure to engage, delight and excite you! Health & Wellness - At Better Living, we have a variety of physical activities, seminars, and workshops dedicated to health awareness and overall health maintenance. For your convenience, we
- [Transportation Services](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/transportation-services/) - We offer a cost-effective, easily accessible, and convenient community-based transportation service for those who are unable to drive or have difficulty accessing public transportation. Clients accessing our Medical Rides, Social Rides or Group Rides receive curb to curb service and benefit from improved access to medical and social activities. Catchment Area: Better Living Health and Community Services provides services within
- [Long-Term Care](https://mybetterliving.ca/long-term-care/) - Better Living at Thompson House Licensed Beds: 136 1 Overland Drive, Toronto, ON M3C 2C3 Tel: 416-447-7244 ext. 510 Email: info@betterlivinghealth.org Better Living at Thompson House is a 136 bed long-term care home providing basic and semi-private accommodations for individuals who have complex medical or
- [Support Better Living](https://mybetterliving.ca/support-better-living/) - The Better Living Charitable Foundation focuses solely on providing support to the programs and services offered by Better Living Health and Community Services and Better Living at Thompson House. In order for Better Living Health and Community Services to provide the array of programs and services to individuals and families in the Don Mills and
- [Volunteers](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/volunteers/) - Currently Seeking Volunteer For: Please fill out the form linked below and submit it via email or bring it to the office location. Meals On Wheels +1 (416) 447-7244 volunteerservices@betterlivinghealth.org 1 Overland Drive Toronto, ON M3C 2C3 APPLY NOW! Meals On Wheels And More +1 416-225-6041 info@mowam.ca 80 Sheppard Ave. West Toronto, ON M2N 1M2
- [Home Maintenance](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/home-maintenance/) - Home Maintenance services provides Clients 55 years of age or older and who are residing in the North York and Mid-Town Toronto communities with assistance with basic household maintenance and repairs, helping to keep our Clients safe in their homes. The following services are provided by either our team of Registered Brokerage Workers or our
- [Board of Directors](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/board-of-directors/) - Better Living Health and Community Services, Better Living at Thompson House and the Better Living Charitable Foundation are governed by individual Boards of Directors. The 2025-2026 Board of Directors are as follows: Better Living Health and Community Services (including Margaret Bahen Hospice & Doane House Hospice) Sam Chinniah Robert Horne Rick Lustri Leslie Olsen Antonio
- [Publications, Reports & Awards](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/publications-reports-awards/)
- [Vision, Mission & Beliefs](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/vision-mission-beliefs/) - We believe our Mission, Vision, and Beliefs captures the values of our community and the spirit of our organization. They guide the daily decisions of our staff, help us to set the strategic priorities of our organization, provide the framework for measuring our success, and support us to meet our commitment to deliver quality services
- [About the Centre](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-centre/about-the-centre/) - Better Living Health and Community Services operates a multi-purpose community Centre for those 50+, located at 1 Overland Drive, Toronto M3C 2C3. We offer a wide variety of activities to suit all different types of interests. Over 100 programs are offered per season that include fitness classes, travel opportunities, recreation and leisure activities, arts and
- [Learn More](https://mybetterliving.ca/learn-more/)
- [PalCare](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/palcare/) - PalCare has been a beacon of education in York Region and beyond for over 35 years, dedicated to training allied health professionals, Personal Support Workers (PSWs), and volunteers. Each year, PalCare educates approximately 2,000 individuals through various comprehensive programs and partnerships with esteemed institutions such as Seneca Polytechnic, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), Community
- [Adult Day Program](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-centre/adult-day-program/) - ADP Service Hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm ADP Service Fee: $29.95 per day ADP Transportation is available based on eligibility and availability. Additional fees apply. The Adult Day Program provides a safe and stimulating, fully accessible environment within the Better Living Community Centre, for adults with
- [5 Deauville Lane](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/5-deauville-lane/)
- [Caregiver Support](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/caregiver-support/) - Caregivers play an important role in helping seniors age with independence and dignity. Our Caregiver Support services are designed to keep Caregivers healthy, socially connected, and functioning well in their daily lives. Caregiver Support services are available to adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one or who are currently providing care to
- [Meals Delivery](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/meals-delivery/) - Our Meals Delivery services assist individuals in achieving optimal nutritional health. By providing a major meal of the day, we ensure that clients have access to nutritious food and can continue to benefit from the quality of life that a balanced diet provides. Through our meal options, we can accommodate a variety of special dietary
- [Seniors Month](https://mybetterliving.ca/seniors-month/) - Seniors Month Calendar
- [Our Team](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/our-team/) - Better Living Health and Community Services and Better Living at Thompson House 250+ staff, are the roots of our organization. Our dedicated team of employees work relentlessly and passionately to ensure the best possible care for our clients, members, residents, and volunteers.
- [Better Bistro](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-centre/better-bistro/) - The Better Living Better Bistro invites you to relax & replenish. After, before, or even during one of our many activities here at the Centre, you can refill yourself with some of our fresh fare. All of our food, snacks and refreshments are prepared fresh daily onsite. Catering If you are planning an event,
- [Social Work Services](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/social-work-services/) - Our Social Work Services team works with Clients and their Caregivers to ensure that they have the services and supports they require to manage complex or changing needs and age independently at home. They provide assistance by assessing and identifying opportunities for support, advocating for and connecting Clients to community resources, providing counseling, and assisting
- [Careers](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/careers/) - Better Living Employment Opportunities Are you looking for a great opportunity to help make a difference in the community? Join Better Living and energize your career supporting an outstanding array of programs and services improving the quality of lives of our seniors and their families. Better Living is a family of organizations – in addition
- [Feedback](https://mybetterliving.ca/feedback/) - In effort to provide you with an exceptional experience we value your feedback! Feedback assists us to recognize the good work of the organization, ensures that the services provided meet the needs of our Clients and Residents and assists us to identify opportunities for improvement. Have a question about our services or how we can
- [Healthy Living](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-centre/healthyliving/) - Our Exercise and Falls Prevention team has developed on demand content so you can stay healthy during this time. Linked below you will find fact sheets on weekly wellness topics, themed recipes, and related exercises. If you would like to receive these updates in your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter.
- [Accessibility](https://mybetterliving.ca/accessibility/) - Better Living's Commitment to Accessibility Better Living is committed to providing accessible quality service to all members of the public in the communities it serves. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (2005) requires by law, that all service providers remove barriers faced by people with disabilities. The
- [Overview](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/overview/) - Better Living Health and Community Services has been delivering community support services in the Don Mills area since 1976. Better Living Health and Community Services is committed to our mission by helping adults and seniors, at all stages, experience a better quality of life. We provide essential services that assist seniors and disabled adults wishing
- [Room Rentals](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-centre/room-rentals/) - Whether you're a private organization, business or simply want to host a festivity with friends and family, The Better Living Centre has a room suitable to your needs. Be it a small, medium or large private function, we have the capacity for accommodation up to 100 people. Our rental fees can be hourly, flat rate or
- [Fitness & Falls Prevention Classes](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/fitness-falls-prevention-classes/) - On August 1, 2013, the Ministry of Health changed the structure of physiotherapy programs for seniors in Ontario. As part of this change, the Ministry introduced FREE programs for seniors related to physical activity and physiotherapy. Better Living Health and Community Services was selected by the Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to provide more
- [Personal Support](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/personal-support/) - Our team of professional Caregivers provides support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Personal Support Services are delivered by registered Personal Support Workers (PSWs) who are trained to assist our clients with complex needs, such as: Bathing Dressing Personal hygiene Meal assistance Palliative care Ambulation Social support Medication management Caregiver respite
- [Home Support](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/home-support/) - Anyone in need of assistance with cleaning their home can access the services of our Home Support Workers. Our team is available to provide light duty home cleaning services, Monday to Friday, and these services include: Bed Linens Laundry Vacuuming Dusting Sweeping and mopping floors Sanitizing the kitchen and bathroom Cleaning appliances Essential grocery shopping
- [Hospice Services](https://mybetterliving.ca/hospice-services/) - Hospice Services supports Clients at the end stages of life and their Caregivers. Our team provides practical, physical and emotional support to maintain comfort and quality of life for the Client as a complement to professional medical care. Our services also provide essential support and respite to a Caregiver supporting a loved one at home. We are sensitive to personal,
- [Fitness & Falls Prevention](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-centre/fitness-falls-prevention/) - On August 1, 2013, the Ministry of Health changed the structure of physiotherapy programs for seniors in Ontario. As part of this change, the Ministry introduced FREE programs for seniors related to physical activity and physiotherapy. Better Living Health and Community Services was selected by the Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to provide more
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- [Partners & Supporters](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/partners-supporters/) - Better Living Health and Community Services is extremely grateful for the support they receive and prides it's self on the proud partners and supports that contribute to our success. The following agencies, corporations and organizations are Better Livings Partners and Supporters: Central Local Health Integration Network City of Toronto Community Care Access Centre Infrastructure Ontario
- [Who We Are](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/)
- [Privacy](https://mybetterliving.ca/privacy/)
- [Security Checks](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/security-checks/) - For clients who are living independently and would benefit from a regularly scheduled check-in to ensure their physical well being and security. Our staff work in partnership with a team of volunteers to make telephone contact with those registered for the program, as frequently as necessary, to address their individual needs and/or concerns (e.g. daily,
- [News](https://mybetterliving.ca/who-we-are/news/)
- [Helping You At Home](https://mybetterliving.ca/helping-you-at-home/) - Home is where the heart is and where you are the happiest. Better Living Health and Community Services provides services within your home, to support activities of daily living and your social and safety needs as long as you choose to live independently. The following services listed below are available to help you remain living
- [Helping You In The Community](https://mybetterliving.ca/helping-you-in-the-community/) - Better Living Health and Community Services has been delivering programs and services to support individuals to maintain their independence while enhancing their social wellbeing, and optimizing their overall health and wellness since 1976. Our compassionate and dedicated staff and volunteers are committed to meeting the needs of our clients and their families. The following services
- [Companionship](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/companionship/) - This service is available to individuals living in the community who would like to connect socially with a dedicated volunteer. Volunteers reach out in person, over the telephone, or via email, based on the Client's preference. Volunteers can engage in a number of different activities including: going for a walk, playing games, reading or simply
- [Community Centre](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-centre/)
- [Community Services](https://mybetterliving.ca/community-services/)
- [Join Us](https://mybetterliving.ca/join-us/)

## 3D FlipBook

- [Fall 2026 Program Guide](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/fall-2026-program-guide/)
- [BConnected Spring 2026](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/bconnected-spring-2026/)
- [BConnected TH - Spring 2026](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/bconnected-th-spring-2026/)
- [Spring/Summer Program Guide 2026](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/spring-summer-program-guide-2026/)
- [BConnected: Winter 2026](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/bconnected-winter-2026/)
- [BConnected TH: Winter 2026](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/bconnected-th-winter-2026/)
- [Better Living Annual Report 2023 - 2024](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-annual-report-2023-2024/)
- [BETTER LIVING SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE 2022 (JULY – AUGUST)](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-summer-program-guide-2022-july-august/)
- [BETTER LIVING SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE 2022 (APRIL - JUNE)](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-spring-program-guide-2022-april-june/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING March 2022](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-march-2022/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING January February 2022](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-january-february-2022/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING November December 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-november-december-2021/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING September October 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-september-october-2021/)
- [Recipes Test](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/recipes-test/)
- [Health & Wellness Draft](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/health-wellness-draft/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING July 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-july-2021/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING June 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-june-2021/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING MAY 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-may-2021/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING APRIL 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-april-2021/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING MARCH 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-march-2021/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING February 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-february-2021/)
- [BETTER LIVING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING January 2021](https://mybetterliving.ca/3d-flip-book/better-living-virtual-programming-january-2021/)
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