About Us

Founded in 1969 Better Living Health and Community Services (previously the Don Mills Foundation for Seniors) has been providing programs and services to support individuals, families and communities in living healthy, happy and independently.

Better Living Health and Community Services is a charitable organization based in Toronto.

Better Living includes:

Community Care: Better Living provides a range of essential community support services that allow individuals to stay healthy at home longer and address the important caregiver and family needs.

Long-term Care: Better Living provides older adults with 24-hour supportive and medical care in a friendly environment designed to meet changing needs through Thompson House.

Leisure Activities: Better Living offers wellness and leisure programs for adults of all ages to enjoy social interaction while maintaining their mental and physical health.

Education: Better Living offers a variety of learning opportunities for individuals and families that provide the right knowledge and tools to live healthy, happy and independently.

Our Vision, Mission and Values:

Vision
To value, care for and provide the support needed to enjoy every stage of life with respect, independence and optimal health.

Mission
Better Living Health and Community Services is a charitable organization based in Toronto that enriches the lives of individuals, families and communities by offering services that support healthy and independent living through integrated programs and services.

Values
We are passionate about the people we serve and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We are proud of what we do and our excellent reputation.

We Value...

Compassion and strive to provide optimal care to meet the community needs.
Integrity and meet the highest standards in everything we do.
Relationships and cherish the connections built with our clients, volunteers, employees, partners and supporters.
Innovation and are always looking for new and improved ways to serve our clients and stakeholders better.
Diversity and believe that all programs and services should be inclusive and reflective of our community.