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Senior Specific - Arrow & Slocan Lakes (Nakusp)

New Denver Hospice Society

Hospice palliative care is for anyone facing life-threatening illness.more info

Address / Contact Info
401 Galena Avenue
, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0
Hospice Administrator: (250) 358-7828
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Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry

Provides information, support, education and training with regard to personal planning, including Representation Agreementsmore info

Address / Contact Info
2391 Crescent Way
, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3M1
Recorded Nidus Info only: (604) 408-7414
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North Slocan Community Library

Located on the lower level of the Knox Hall and includes a selection of books & recordings, plus a technology centremore info

Address / Contact Info
Knox Hall
717 Kootenay Street
, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S1
Community Library: (250) 358-2221
Village of New Denver: (250) 358-2316
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Office of the Seniors Advocate for BC

Monitors, analyzes, provides information and makes recommendations regarding seniors services and issues in B.C. more info

Address / Contact Info
Information and Referral Line: 1-877-952-3181
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Old Age Security Program: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is paid to seniors who receive the Old Age Security (OAS) Pension and whose income is under a certain threshold.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Old Age Security Program: Old Age Security Pension

The Old Age Security (OAS) Pension is paid to Canadian citizens or legal residents who are age 65 and over and who have met the residence requirements.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Old Age Security Program: The Allowance and The Allowance for the Survivor

Benefits paid to the aged 60 to 64 spouse of a senior (or a deceased senior) who is receiving the Old Age Security Pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Certain other criteria must also be met.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Property Tax Deferment

A low interest loan program that assists qualifying BC homeowners in paying their annual property taxes.more info

Address / Contact Info
Tax Deferment Program
Office Toll Free: 1-888-355-2700
Office: (250) 387-0555
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Public Guardian and Trustee of BC

Office has information about powers of attorney, committees, representation agreements, wills and estates and can assist when a person is unable to manage his or her own affairs.more info

Address / Contact Info
700 - 808 West Hastings Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L3
Toll-Free via Service BC: 1-800-663-7867
Main Office: (604) 660-4444
Fax: (604) 660-0374
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Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 124 - Burton

Organizes various social and recreational activities.more info

Address / Contact Info
163 Burton Frontage Road
, Burton, BC, V0G 1E0
Phone: (250) 265-3191
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