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Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS) - Burnaby

Seniors Services and Social / Recreational

Provided by Burnaby Neighbourhood House

TAPS provides seniors with an opportunity to come together, participate in community activities, connect, support each other and take pleasure in life.
The therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS) is a day program offered to seniors with health and mobility barriers to participating in more independent programs. TAPS provides seniors the opportunity up to three times a week to engage in various fun activities, enjoy healthy lunches, and find connections. The program aims to empower seniors to make healthy choices, build friendships and peer support, and enjoy life. Every day has different activities to enjoy.

TAPS provides:
  • Health and wellness programs like brain games, sensory sessions, arts and crafts, technology info sessions, and guest speakers
  • Coordination of transportation
  • Volunteer-provided multilingual support if needed
  • Daily nutritious meals and snacks
  • Daily phone calls with reminders to attend the program
  • Opportunities to meet new friends in a supportive environment
  • Physical activity programs like tai chi, yoga, walking groups, and stretch and strengthening exercises

To be eligible for the program, individuals must be:
  • Experiencing challenges with transportation
  • Currently experiencing barriers due to health issues (e.g. vision, mobility, memory)
  • Currently experiencing isolation/loneliness due to limited community or family support
  • Able to independently be active in programming
  • age 55+ and a Burnaby resident

This program is for members only, with a program cost of $6 (for lunch) in addition to the BNH annual membership fee of $5.

236-885-7281

Public email: leak@burnabynh.ca

Website: https://burnabynh.ca/get-involved...

BNH Community Hall - 5024 Rumble Street, Burnaby, British Columbia

Thursdays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Service is available in English.

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
  • Health professional referral
  • Parent / Guardian referral
  • Community service organization referral
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Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Burnaby Neighbourhood House:

Availability

Service area: Burnaby

Service Types Provided
Seniors Services
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Provided at a single location
  • Provided in a group in-person

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