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Seniors Access to Independent Living - SAILBox 70
Elkhorn, MB R0M 0N0
Co-ordinator: Audrey Watters
• Phone: 845-2011 • Fax: 845-2371
Email: elksail@mts.net
The purpose of S.A.I.L. is to assist senior and disabled persons to continue living independently and with dignity in their homes/apartments as long as possible.
Objectives:
- To identify the existing resources and services that are presently available to assist seniors and disabled persons in the community.
- To identify the gaps in existing resources and services available.
- To help identify senior and disabled persons in the community who are in need.
- To help facilitate access to and delivery of resources and services to seniors and disabled persons in the community.
Organize the delivery of:
- Congregate meals prepared at the Elkview Lodge. Nutritious meals are served at the Elkview Lodge on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon.
Attendance or home delivery can be arranged for the above meal programs for people who meet the criteria for needing such a service.
- Meals on Wheels prepared at the Elkwood Manor. Based on criteria, Meals on Wheels are available for delivery. Call your S.A.I.L. Co-ordinator for information.
Services:
- Provide Emergency Response Information Kits: known as ERIK Kits.
- Organize a FLU CLINIC every year.
- Install LIFELINE for those in need of this service.
- Help locate volunteers for Doctor’s appointments and for delivery of meals.
- Help with booking the Handivan.
- Friendly Visiting: Volunteers are available to spend time with shut-ins.
- Foot Care: Proper foot care is very important. Trained personnel provide Foot Care Clinics. Call for times and locations.
Additional Services - Shopping
- Informational & Educational Programs
- Winter Walking and Exercise Program
- Vacation Home Checks
- Filling forms and letter writing
- Daily Hello
- Hospital or Home-Sitting
- Disabled Parking Permits, Application and Renewal Forms
Fee For ServiceCost $13.00 per hour. - Raking
- Snow shoveling and snow blowing
- Minor Repairs
- Small household jobs
- Windows washing
- Errands and other needs
Lifeline Personal Response System If you need help at home any time, day or night, one button push puts you instantly in touch with the people at Lifeline.
For over 20 years, Lifeline has helped over 4 million people maintain the confidence to continue living independently and safely in their own homes.
Lifeline. . . - Is there for you, when others can’t be, 24 hours a day - 365 days a year.
- Provides peace of mind to you and your loved ones.
- Is easy to use; help is always just a button push away.
- Minimizes complications by making sure you get help quickly when you need it.
- Is remarkably affordable, with no purchase required and with no long-term commitment.
Having trouble remembering? Thanks to an easy to use service from Lifeline, remembering just got a
whole lot easier.
The Lifeline telephone has a special feature that allows you or someone you trust to record up to six reminder messages.
Reminders can be used to…
- Remind you to take your medications
- Help you to remember medical appointments
- Keep track of social engagements
- Follow doctor’s guidelines for diet and exercise
- Remember important dates like birthdays
On The Other Side Of Our Program We are always in need of volunteers to assist in providing some services. There is also a place for “Fee-For-Service” workers. - Are you retired?
- Like to be involved?
- Have extra time?
- Want a feeling of satisfaction?
Then S.A.I.L Needs You!!
Give Me A Call And Let’s Get Acquainted.
845-2011
Age-Friendly and the Village of Elkhorn Age-Friendly Manitoba Village of Elkhorn 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
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