To ensure support services are available and accessible to seniors, which will assist them in maintaining their independent living status within the community and "Age in Place.”
Goals:
To increase quality of life for those who live independently
To compliment services provided by the regional health care system
Help fill the gaps in service that families cannot fully meet and are not adequately provided for by the Public Health Sector
To help delay entry into Personal Care Homes
To increase the numbers of seniors remaining in their homes and communities
To increase the use of existing services
Structure:
Service for Seniors Board
A non-profit group of community volunteers who works to ensure the above goals are met within the community. Funding is received from Manitoba Health to support the salary of the Resource Coordinator. All program costs are raised through municipal and local grants, donations and fundraising.
Community Resource Coordinator
An employee of the Service for Seniors Board works in the community to coordinate support services that are available and accessible to seniors and persons with disabilities. They assist the board in identifying program objectives.
They will also survey the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities within the community and determine what resources are required to meet those needs.
Seniors Program Specialist
A Prairie Mountain Health Authority employee who will provide consultation to the Community Board in all phases of program operation.
Valley Services for Seniors
Resource Coordinator: Shawna Sauk
Office: Drop-In Centre, 663 Main Street Birtle
Hours: Tuesdays - Thursdays 9am-4:00pm
Phone: 204-842-3296
Email: valleyserviceforseniors@gmail.com
