The Manitoba government supports organizations like seniors centres throughout the province. These centres help connect seniors with essential services and resources in their community. In addition to assisting seniors, the government also provides benefits for caregivers and families.
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Manitoba has a growing number of seniors. And the government has an age-friendly initiative to meet the needs of seniors.
The idea of being age-friendly comes from the World Health Organization. The aim is to encourage communities to consider seniors' needs. This includes healthy living, ways to be part of the community and ways to be safe. All of this improves the quality of life for people as they age.
*as of 2019
Age-friendly communities design with seniors in mind:
Communities make it easier for older adults to stay active and healthy. This makes it easier for them to give back to society.
The Manitoba Age-Friendly Initiative provides information to help communities. Review this guide: Age Friendly Rural Remote Communities: A Guide. Connect with seniors in your community and identify barriers and concerns.
Consider these areas and services as part of an age-friendly community:
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Senior centres are places where older people can meet and access programs and services. Senior Centres offer activities that help older people be more independent. They also encourage seniors to be more involved in their community.
To locate a senior centre near you visit: Manitoba Association of Senior Communities
Back to TopSupport Services to Seniors provides community-based services and programs that promote health and well-being and help older adults live independently.
Examples of programs include:
If you live in Winnipeg, Senior Resource Finders can help you find more information about the resources and services in your community. Contact a Senior Resource Finder near you to learn more.
Community Resource Councils are non-profit community organizations located across Manitoba. They can help refer you to resources in your community. For more information about Community Resource Councils near you, call 211 or visit your Regional Health Authority's webpage.
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Check back at this page for updates on grants available to the community.
The Manitoba government sponsors the Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program (MDTP). The program helps communities provide transportation services for mobility disadvantaged persons.
Forms of grants include: (conditions apply, see application form for details)
For more information and to apply visit: Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program
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