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Surrey’s South Asian seniors to benefit from expanded adult day programs
The Progressive Intercultural Society’s program allows participants to interact socially with peers, participate in stimulating activities, and receive assistance with the daily activities
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The PICS program allows participants to interact socially with peers / Pics.bc.ca
The Ministry of Health, British Columbia, expanded its adult day programming to address Surrey’s rapidly growing and aging diverse population. The ministry announced an additional 162 spaces per week, designed to benefit the South Asian population, as part of the Province’s continued investments in senior care.
The Progressive Intercultural Society’s (PICS) adult day program is funded by the Ministry of Health. It is designed for South Asian Seniors living at home with their caregivers. The provincial government will provide approximately CAD 716,000 (US$519,725) to increase the program's capacity from 138 spaces per week to 300 spaces per week.
The PICS program allows participants to interact socially with peers, participate in stimulating activities, and receive assistance with the daily activities. Services included in the program are – meals and refreshments, health services and personal care, arts and crafts, and recreation and socialization opportunities.
The added spaces at PICS will help meet strong demand in Surrey for adult day programs tailored for South Asian seniors and improve opportunities for caregivers for daytime respite. These programs help improve seniors’ health and well-being while preventing or delaying admission to long-term care or assisted-living residences.
“Adult day programs help seniors age at home, while living independently within their communities,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, according to a news release.
He added, “Our population is rapidly growing and aging in Surrey, and we know there’s a need for more seniors’ services. That’s why it is critically important for us to support the expansion of the Progressive Intercultural Society’s adult day program to ensure more seniors can access this service and enjoy an enriched quality of life by staying socially and physically engaged.”
“Seniors’ care is a top priority for our government. By focusing on seniors’ diversity, we are promoting a sense of belonging and ensuring that seniors receive the dignified and high-quality care they deserve,” said Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care.
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