(Mike McArthur/CBC)Highest percentage of 80+ seniors in Western CanadaApproximately 230,000 British Columbians are over the age of 80. We have volunteers, we have staff members who are dedicated to helping seniors living in the community, and we would appreciate instructions," said Dr. Jie Zhang, vice-chair of the Victoria-based organization Seniors Serving Seniors. Seniors Serving Seniors, a registered non-profit charitable society, says they're hoping to be able to provide more information about the vaccination campaign to people who use their services. (Mike McArthur/CBC News)Executive Director Vicki Pilot said they've gotten calls from clients in their 90s with diabetes, seniors who are homebound and others. "Get more resources, let the Chinese community know what's happening and what seniors should do to support [the vaccination drive]," she said.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2021 12:56 UTC