New and Updated ! Directory of Services for English speaking seniors
Are you looking for any information on service centres, support groups, food centres, legal aid or simply where to call if you need some information? Peruse our new database of services and find out what is available and how to get in touch. The directory includes the phone numbers of related public and private institutions across our territory. Click here for more info.
Our First Senior's Open House!
On November 24, 2011, we held our first ever Senior's Open House and it was a great success! We held a presentation on Fall Prevention, a program designed for seniors to help prevent falls, adopt preventative measures and adapt their homes to better suit their needs, followed by a catered lunch by the Aylmer Food Bank. We finished the afternoon with a group drumming circle, led by volunteer Krish Sundaram. We will be holding another Senior's Open House in March 2012. Check back here for updates, or take a look at our calendar.
Affordable Housing for Seniors
Les Résidences du Bel-Âge is now accepting applications for an affordable housing project for seniors in the Buckingham region (Vallée-de-la-Lièvre). This 60-unit housing project will be located in the Bowman development off Lepine Street in the eastern section of Buckingham and is divided into the following two components:
Component 1 will serve seniors who are 55 years of age and over who are self-sufficient. 24 apartments will be available for residency: 16 will be 1-bedroom and 8 will be 2-bedroom.
Component 2 will primarily serve those seniors who are 75 years of age and over who are semi-autonomous; that is, individuals who need some assistance. Also eligible are those under 75 who have certain chronic living conditions that limit their independence. This component will consist of 36 units: 27 will be 1-bedroom, and 9 will be 2-bedroom, and will include elevators. Residents will be required to purchase 5 meals per week at an estimated cost of $7.00 per meal.
Construction is expected to commence in April 2011, and occupancy is planned for March 2012. Rental costs for a 1-bedroom will be $585.00, while a 2-bedroom unit will cost $685.00. Rents exclude heating and electricity.
The Papineau Health and Social Services Net work (PHSSN) is coordinating information for Les Résidences du Bel-Âge for the English-speaking population. Please call 819-986-8901 for further information and/or application forms. As only 60 units will be available, it is important to act quickly in order to gain possible admittance.
Component 1 will serve seniors who are 55 years of age and over who are self-sufficient. 24 apartments will be available for residency: 16 will be 1-bedroom and 8 will be 2-bedroom.
Component 2 will primarily serve those seniors who are 75 years of age and over who are semi-autonomous; that is, individuals who need some assistance. Also eligible are those under 75 who have certain chronic living conditions that limit their independence. This component will consist of 36 units: 27 will be 1-bedroom, and 9 will be 2-bedroom, and will include elevators. Residents will be required to purchase 5 meals per week at an estimated cost of $7.00 per meal.
Construction is expected to commence in April 2011, and occupancy is planned for March 2012. Rental costs for a 1-bedroom will be $585.00, while a 2-bedroom unit will cost $685.00. Rents exclude heating and electricity.
The Papineau Health and Social Services Net work (PHSSN) is coordinating information for Les Résidences du Bel-Âge for the English-speaking population. Please call 819-986-8901 for further information and/or application forms. As only 60 units will be available, it is important to act quickly in order to gain possible admittance.
