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THE SENIORS’ One-Stop
Information Line -has’ handled

8,000 inquiries from North Shore’

residents over the past three years.

By Caroline Jackson

. Contributing Writer

More than’ 25% of calls have
‘haen regarding health services.

Callers have asked for information |

about:
* support groups for those recover-
ing. from a stroke, coping with
lifestyle changes or bereavement;
« where to borrow or buy support-
ive .home equipment: such ‘as
crutches and |
* meal programs such as Meals on
Wheels and North Shore Diners
Club.

Nearly 26% of inquiries relate

to housing. Calls are received not”

only from seniors themselyes but
from family members. who are
concerned - about. their: parents”

ability to cope in their present sur-,
Toundings.

Seniors’ phone to say that they
cannot manage to pay a recent rent
increase) «:., '

“They ask about getting into sub-

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o sidized housing.People also ask
about ‘ minor. house Tepairs ‘and’,

improvements.

Sixteen per cent of -calls are
- about financial and legal services.
_ Callers have asked:

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+ I'm on limited income, can some-
one help with my income tax
return?

¢ who do f contact for information
on SAFER and GAIN?

* can someone visit an ailing gen-
tleman in a care home to help him
prepare his will?

¢ I've lost the contents of niy safe-
ty deposit box. What do | do?

~* who can I get to write a formal

letter on my behalf?
Transportation is also a big

issue. Callers have asked:

* who do IJ contact when I’ve lost

my bus pass?

* are there any volunteer drivers to

take me to the cancer clinic?
Seniors. especially. those new to

North Vancouver, want to know

about the availability of seniors

centres and recreation programs.
Relatives of seniors have called
and said:
» my father has been advised by his
doctor to join an aquasize class.
Where can he find something suil-
able?

Education can be an integral
part of a senior’s life. Callers have

— asked:

* can you. send me information
about Eldercollege?

* is there a computer course
designed for seniors?

* can you send me some informa-
tion about Elderhostel?

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Information Line at 983-3303 is
available weekdays between 9
a.m. and 3 p.m. to answer ques-
tions.

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