Morden Services for Seniors, Inc.

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306 North Railway Street
Morden, MB R6M 1S7

Coordinators: Karen Dyck, Verna Klassen
Phone/Fax: 822-5663
Email: sfs2@mts.net

Community Leader: Linda Buhr, 331-8823
Board Member: Menno Fedrau

“Assisting seniors to live independently”

The Services to Seniors Programs are designed to assist seniors to maintain their independent living status.

THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAMS

• to develop needed resources for seniors using community volunteers
• to assist and expand the existing volunteer programs which provide services in the community

Services to Seniors are not care services. They are services directed towards tasks we take for granted: Shopping, transportation, home and yard assistance, equipment rental, meals, and much more.

SERVICES FOR SENIORS PROGRAMS

• Yard maintenance
  
• Errands/Shopping
  
• Housecleaning
  
• Snow removal
  
• Grass cutting
  
• Congregate meal programs
  
• Footcare
  
• Visitor/Telechek/House checks
  
• Information/Referral
  
• Emergency Response System (Lifeline)
  
• Respite/Companion care
  
• Hearing Aid Service (Available at Friendship Centre)
  
• Transportation to appts.
  
  
  

HOME AND YARD MAINTENANCE
Regular cleaning rate is $12.00/hr,
Spring/heavy cleaning is $15.00/hr,
Minimum 1hr.Yard care, snow removal is $15-25/hr.

DRIVER/ESCORT SERVICE
This service provides personal transportation for seniors to and from medical appointments/treatments, etc., locally and to Winnipeg. The seniors are required to pay parking costs and a reasonable user fee for expenses incurred. This cost can be reclaimed on income taxes where applicable.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM (LIFELINE)
This home emergency system links you to help at the push of a button, 24 hrs. a day. Anyone can benefit from it-the elderly, the disabled, and individuals recovering from surgery/illness. All will feel a sense of security and independence with it. A monthly fee is charged.

E.R.I.K. KITS - EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION KITS
E.R.I.K. Kits - Emergency Response Information Kits are available from SSRC. A small donation is requested to maintain supply. Contact the Coordinator for more information on this kit.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL
This service available to all that require the temporary use of walkers, wheelchairs, bath stools, over the toilet rails, toilet risers, etc. due to surgery/illness.3 –6 month. A user fee is charged.

FOOTCARE
A trained professional provides foot care in the senior’s home for a reasonable fee.

CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM
Hot, nutritious, full course meals offered to all seniors .The meals   are prepared at noon  now served at three locations; the Friendship Centre, Legion House #2 and at Oak West Estates.
Please call for further information as some restrictions apply. The cost of all meals $6.00/each. Reservations to be made one day in advance. Gift meal tickets available.

WHO ARE THESE PROGRAMS FOR?
Anyone 55 years or older.

NEED HELP?
If you require assistance, wish to become a volunteer, or you would like more information, contact us the contac6t information at the top of this page.

Age-Friendly Manitoba and the Town of Morden
Age-Friendly Manitoba and the Town of Morden 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

Are we age friendly?
Newspaper article in The Morden Times (Friday, May 8 issue)

Aiming for a more age-friendly labour force
Newspaper article in Morden Times (April 23, 2009 issue)