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Morris Area Senior Services, Inc.
Helping Seniors enjoy their independence for as long as possible
Serving: Morris, Lowe Farm and Rosenort
#8 Parkside Villa, 153 Montreal Av. E.
Box 997, Morris, MB R0G 1K0
Resource Coordinator: Cheryl D. Waldner
Phone: 746-6336 • Fax: 746-8299
Email: mass@mts.net
What is M.A.S.S. (Moris Area Senior Services)◊A program designed to offer support services to seniors of the community, enabling them to enjoy their independence for as long as possible.
◊M.A.S.S. is part of a Provincial Senior Support Services program, directly responsible to the Central Region Health Authority.
◊Operations / Decisions handled by a local Volunteer Board of Directors.
Who is Eligible?*Seniors 65 years and older
*If under 65, based on need or resources
*Physically-challenged Adults
*Most services on a Fee-for-Service basis, with reasonable rates. [Exemptions or variations explained in the following listing of services
*Qualified Service Providers are available for a variety of services.
Services Available- HOUSE CLEANING
- LAUNDRY
- CLOTHING REPAIR
- TRANSPORTATION
-Local and long distance
-fee covers vehicle cost recovery
-Personal escorting and assistance on request
- ERRANDS
- PERSONAL / PHONE VISITS
-volunteer service—no fee
- SECRETARIAL
-on referral basis
- FOOT CARE
-Referral to Foot Care Nurses
- INFORMATION & REFERRALS
-no fee
- EQUIPEMENT LENDING
-A variety of Equipment available for the physically-challenged, frail and or elderly
-a small deposit requested
- VICTORIA LIFELINE
- personal emergency response
service with 24 hour monitoring
-installation and monitoring fees
- CONGREGATE MEALS
Homemade, full-course meals served to Seniors, and all physically-challenged adults, in a friendly, family style setting.
Sign-up Required: Location of sign-up sheets and phone numbers as follows:
MORRIS: Davidson Memorial Center
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., at 4:45 p.m.
Sign-up:Parkside Villa or Davidson Centre
LOWE FARM—Prairie View Apts.
Mon., Wed., Fri., at 11:30 a.m.
Sign-up: Prairie View Apts.
Or phone 746-6496
*LOWE FARM and ROSENORT:In Lowe Farm– upon request at the Prairie View Apts.
In Rosenort– Upon request at the Rosewood Apts., but also circulating through the Rosebay, Rose Lane, and Heritage Apts.
We would also be happy to provide a home visit, just call ahead to set a convenient time.
Age Friendly Manitoba and the RM of Morris Age-Friendly Manitoba and the RM of Morris supports seniors in leading active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging.
An Age-Friendly community:- Recognizes the diversity among older Manitobans
- Encourages healthy, active aging
- Supports the contributions of older Manitobans
- Promotes the participation of older Manitobans in all aspects of our community
- Engages stakeholders in building age-friendly communities
- Creates accessible, safe environments for older adults
- Treats people of all ages with respect
Summary of Morris Survey FindingsAs part of a community consultation held in Morris on October 27, 2008, individuals were asked to complete a brief questionnaire designed to collect information on the age-friendliness of their community. A total of 15 questionnaires were completed; all individuals identified Morris as their community of residence. This report summarizes the findings from the 15 individuals who completed the Age-Friendly Communities Survey; 40% identified themselves as a senior. 
Priorities: Age-Friendly Morris Advisory Committee Community Meeting SummaryCommunity consultations are being held with seniors and community
members in a number of communities in Manitoba as part of a larger
AgeFriendly Initiative. The goal of these community consultations is
to assist communities to prioritize issues that will help them form action
plans to make the
community as agefriendly
as possible. In
October of 2008, fifteen
individuals in Morris,
Manitoba came together
to talk about age-friendly
priorities and issues within
their community. The
following is a summary of
the age-friendly priorities
identified at the meeting.
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