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Maintaining Independent Living with Extended Services (M.I.L.E.S. for Seniors, Inc.)Municipal Office of Victoria
130 Broadway St
Box 40
Holland, MB R0G 0X0
Office (working) Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Coordinator: Debbie Drummond
• Phone: 526-2249 • Fax: 526-2028
Email: miles@rmofvictoria.com
Visit today and get acquainted:
then when and if you need help, you'll be calling a friend.
M.I.L.E.S. Can Help! Enjoy having a place of your own but you have some chores you just can’t manage? Let us make your life safer and easier.
M.I.L.E.S. Services Are:- intended to help seniors and dis abled individuals continue living in their own homes, indepen dently, with dignity and without risk.
- provided by volunteers at a rea sonable rate
M.I.L.E.S. Can Put You In Touch With:- Meals on Wheels
- Consumer Information
- Support Groups
- Other Agencies
Services Available: - M.I.L.E.S. Medical Loans
- 4 Congregate Meal Programs
- 3 Home Delivery Meal Programs
- Emergency Response Systems
- Transportation (local or long dis tance)
- Driver and Escort
- Housekeeping (light & heavy)
- Teamcleaning
- Laundry
- Yard Care
- Snow Removal
- Friendly Visitor
- Telephone Reassurance
- Junior Services for Seniors
- Resource
- Vacation Home Checks
- Shopping
- Handi-Person Chores
- Filling out Forms
- Wellness Days
M.I.L.E.S. Transportation Service We go the extra mile!
We have M.I.L.E.S. registered drivers in the communities of Rathwell, Treherne, Holland and Cypress River.
One fee covers the entire trip.
The driver is expected to cover his/her own meals, parking, etc.
- IN-TOWN TRIPS - $5.00
- OUT-OF-TOWN TRIPS - $0.45 per kilometre
- OUT-OF-TOWN LONG DISTANCE TRIPS - SHOULD DRIVER USE THE CLIENT’S CAR-$20
Click on the blue GO for more transportation details. 
M.I.L.E.S. Medical Equipment Loan Service The M.I.L.E.S. Medical Equipment Loan Cupboard stocks medical and ambulatory items such as bathchairs, transfer bathchairs, security frames, raised toilet seats, walkers, canes and wheelchairs. This equipment may be loaned out for up to a three month loan period while individuals are recuperating from surgery or illness. We will also loan to individuals leaving hospitals and have not determined if long term use of such equipment is necessary. This will give the individual evaluation time as well as time to purchase from a reputable dealer.
User fees are pro-rated based on individual equipment value and pre-selected 1 month, 2 month or 3 month loan period.Click on the blue GO for more Medical Equipment Loan details.
THE DOERS Do you:
- Have free time?
- Like to be involved?
- Enjoy helping others?
- Want a feeling of satisfaction?
- Want to make our community better?
Then M.I.L.E.S. NeedsYou!!!
Our program is dependent upon caring people like YOU to provide the services mentioned.
BE A DOER!!!
Age-Friendly Manitoba and the RM of Victoria Age-Friendly Manitoba and the RM of Victoria 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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