Resources & Outreach

Outreach Services:

In partnership with BC Housing and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Rosewood also offers a Wellness Program – an outreach program for tenants who live independently in the Towers behind Rosewood Manor.

Program Objectives / Deliverables
• Reduce loneliness and isolation
• Provide nutritional support
• Reduce more costly health resources
• Delay needs of residential care
• Improve/maintain health status

Office Hours & Contact Information
• Mondays - Fridays: 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Saturdays, Sundays & Statutory Holidays: CLOSED
• #107-6220 Blundell Road, Richmond BC, V7C 4P5
• (604) 274-1232

Participation Criteria:

This program is based on voluntary participation.

Program Content:

Meal Program/Community Kitchen, such as:
Nutrition Counseling – small group or 1-1

Cooking Class – how to prepare meals for 1-2 people

Smart Shopping – preparing foor on a limited budget

Health Programs, such as:
Fitness/Exercise Classes – walking, yoga, aquasize

Falls Prevention

Tenant Support – phone checks and visits

Weight Monitoring

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Podiatrist/Foot Care Services

Flu Clinics

Dentist

Reflexology

Massage

referrals such as OT, PT, Richmond Addiction Services, Mental Health Team

Social/Recreational/Education Programs, such as:
Outings

Teas

Games/Activities

Holiday Socials

Volunteer Services

Computer Lessons

Read 'n' Write ESL

Chronic Disease Management Programs, such as:
Self Management

Diabetes

Congestive Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Depression

Monthly guest speakers: disease management, self management

Congregated Meal program:
Affordable $5.00 per meal or 5 meals for $20.00

Main meal of the day

5 days per week

The Program has been very successful and has measurably and drastically reduced the number of admissions to the Emergency Room by people who occupy those buildings.