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Support Services to Seniors Program began in February, 1987 at the request of the Steinbach Area Social Planning and Advisory Committee to fill gaps in services and programs for seniors in Steinbach, Landmark, and the R.M. of Hanover.
Our goal is to assist seniors to maintain their independent living status in the community as long as possible. Services to Seniors are not care services. They are services directed towards tasks we take for granted.
These programs are available to anyone 55 years or older living in Steinbach, Landmark, and the R.M. of Hanover.
Mobility Equipment
Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and canes are available for a maximum of three months. Equipment must be authorized by a health professional (doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or chiropractor). Equipment may only be loaned to a client living in a private residence. Equipment may not be loaned to a resident of an institution.
Transportation
Volunteers provide personal transportation for seniors to and from medical appointments, etc. locally and to Winnipeg. The seniors are required to pay parking costs and a reasonable user fee.
Friendly Visitor Program
Volunteers donate one or two hours per week for regular visits to seniors These visits may include activities such as playing cards or board games, going for walks, participating in hobbies or simply chatting.
Meals on Wheels
Hot, nutritious noon meals are delivered to your home Monday through Friday except holidays in Steinbach, and Grunthal. Volunteers deliver the meals.
Telechek Program
The Telecheck Program involves matching a senior with a volunteer. The volunteer will contact the senior at a pre-arranged time every day to say "Hello" and to make sure that everything is okay.
Footcare
Footcare clinics take place in Blumenort, Kleefeld & Grunthal as well as in-home service in Steinbach. Appointments are needed.
Home and Yard Maintenance
House cleaning, laundry and yard work are tasks that some seniors living in their own homes find difficult to do. Fee-for-service workers are available to assist with these chores.
Congregate Meal Programs
Hot nutritious full course noon meals are offered to all seniors. The meals are available Monday through to Friday except holidays in Steinbach, and Gruntal. Volunteers help the meal coordinator with food preparation serving and clean up.
E.R.I.K.
An emergency response information kit (E.R.I.K.) provides the necessary information for emergency personnel to respond quickly to your situation.
Personal Response Service (Lifeline)
Lifeline is there when others can't be - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It provides peace of mind enabling seniors to continue living independently in their own home. It's easy to use. Help is always just a button push away. It also minimizes complications by making sure help arrives quickly. It is affordable with no purchase required and with no long term commitment.
Volunteers are always needed. If you would like to get involved in one of these areas, please call.
*For more information on any of these services please feel free to contact the Community Resources Coordinator at 320-4604
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