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Seniors Services - Yellowknife - Elderly
Yellowknife Seniors
Web: http://www.yellowknife.ca/Residents/Yellowknife_Seniors.html
Yellowknife Association of Concerned Citizens for Seniors (YACCS)
Phone: (867) 920-2443
Email: yaccs@ssimicro.com
Web: www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/seniors/links/yaccs.asp
This program offers twenty-four hour nursing and/or personal care for 29 people who are 60 years of age or older. It is for those who require more than that which Home Care, family and the community can provide. A respite care program is offered to a maximum of 30 days and a day program with activities and lunch are also provided.
NWT Seniors Society
Web: nwtseniorssociety.ca
Yellowknife, NT X1A 0A1
(867) 920-7444
Yellowknife Senior Society
5710 50 Avenue
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1G1
(867) 873-9475
Baker Community Centre
Phone: (867) 873-9475
Web: www.yksenior.ca/about/index.htm
Offers activities for seniors, such as Lunch with the Bunch every Friday at noon. Gives seniors a safe and productive social outlet. Volunteers welcome.
