Hiiye'yu Lelum Society
House of Friendship
Elders
Honouring the wisdom, stories, and well-being of our Elders.
Our Elders carry teachings, language, stories, and traditions that strengthen our families and communities. We are honoured to walk alongside Elders by providing practical support, meaningful connection, and opportunities to remain active, independent, and connected to community.
A friendly visit, transportation to an appointment, sharing tea, or lending a helping hand around the home, our team is here to support our Elders.
Better at Home
Supporting Elders to remain independent at home.
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The Better at Home program helps Elders continue living safely and comfortably in their own homes. Depending on individual needs, funding, and program availability, supports may include:
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Friendly visiting
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Transportation to appointments
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Grocery shopping and prescription pick-up
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Light housekeeping
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Minor home repairs
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Seasonal yard work
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Weekly Elders Tea
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Adopt an Elder holiday program
Services vary based on eligibility, funding, volunteer availability, and individual circumstances.
We're Here to Help
If you are an Elder, family member, caregiver, or community partner looking to learn more about available supports, we'd be happy to talk with you about the Better at Home program and other community resources.
Our Website is Being Refreshed
We're creating a more welcoming and accessible online space to better connect our community with programs, services, events, and opportunities. Some pages are still under construction as we continue to build. Thank you for your patience—we look forward to sharing our new website with you soon.