Senior Specific - Salmo Area

Personal emergency response units are available to rent for those who live alone, have a chronic health problem or a physical disability.more info

Bus service travels from Kaslo thru Nelson, Castlegar & the Boundary to Vancouver & return twice a week and from Kaslo thru Nelson and Salmo to Calgary & return once a week. more info

Supports and involves seniors by providing information, referrals and advocacy.more info

Services once provided by the Nelson Elder Abuse Prevention Program (EAPP) are now being offered through 2 other Nelson agencies, with The Advocacy Centre providing various support services and the Nelson Public Library offering educational workshops and events.more info

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

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

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

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

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

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