The Better at Home program is waking up from hibernation and is preparing to slowly start up again. We are no longer running the program under the CISS, but created a new society to support seniors and deliver seniors programming. The Support Our Seniors Society was incorporated at the end of March and we have been working together with the CISS to transition the BAH programs to the new society. The CISS has a lot on their plate that needs their focus and attention and this was the best solution for everyone involved. Myrna Kerr has been amazing in volunteering for BAH and getting the new board together who are enthusiastic about the program. She also found us an awesome experienced bookkeeper who will be taking care of the BAH books.

We have been waiting to share this news until the funds were actually deposited into the SOS account which has happened. There are some key changes that you will see in the coming year in how we deliver the program as there are 3 BAH programs that are connected.
- Home Support
- Food Security
- Emergency Preparedness

The program offers non-medical services to seniors who are:
• 65 years of age or older
• Between 60 & 65 with mobility or health challenges
• Residents of Cortes Island

BAH Home Support
Light Housekeeping and Light Gardening, small home repairs, wood stacking etc..

BAH Food Security
Meals on Wheels, Nutritious afternoons, in-home food prep support, bulk buying & (hopefully) veggie boxes

BAH Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Kits, Education and Prevention

We will reach out directly to our existing clients to update some information on the applications as we are expanding & adjusting our services. We will also reach out to those that indicated between October and May that they were interested in becoming a BAH client so we can sign them up once we update the intake forms. There will be an information session within a month for those interested in learning more and/or want to sign up for the program.