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Meals on Wheels - Nutritious meals delivered by volunteers to those in the community unable to prepare or otherwise obtain them.

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Volunteers are needed each day: call your nearest community SIS Coordinator for more information on how to volunteer or get more information on this service.

We think of Meals on Wheels though as more than a meal. While the good nutritious food is a critical part of the service, the daily visit by a volunteer is equally important. For many clients that visit may be their only contact with another individual in a day. For their families and friends the knowledge that a trained volunteer checks in on a regular basis is some reassurance that their family member is okay.

Meals on Wheels works closely with other agencies to provide services. Staff work closely with representatives of Home Care, both in the community and in hospitals. We work with Employment and Income Assistance of Manitoba, the Public Trustee of Manitoba, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other similar agencies.

Victoria Lifeline Services - an easy-to-use personal response service

Do you know someone who should be using Victoria Lifeline? Refer a friend and enjoy a FREE month of Lifeline service.

Lifeline is an easy to use personal response service that ensures that older adults living at home get quick assistance whenever it is needed - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

When you need help, you just press the waterproof Personal Help Button you wear as a pendant or wristband. Within seconds, a certified Lifeline monitor responds, assesses the situation and summon appropriate help, whether it is a neighbour, relative or ambulance.

For little more than a dollar a day, you get Lifeline Personal Response Service. You are not required to buy any equipment or make a long term commitment. Please call your nearest Coordinator at Seniors Independent Services to discuss this valuable tool.

Consumer Information: Protect yourself from theft and financial loss.

Check out home improvement offers before giving a deposit or signing a contract.

Call the Consumers Bureau to find out if the seller is licensed. Call toll-free 1-800-782-0067. Shop around, get at least three estimates. Review the contract. Look for an itemized list of work and materials, start and finish dates, and deposit required. Ask for local references and check them out.

Say NO right away to high-pressure appeals. Lock your doors and windows. Store valuables in a safe place out of sight from doorways and windows. Let trusted neighbours know when you are away. Check with the Consumers Bureau to find out if the charity is authorized to solicit funds.

Do not give cash donations. Write a cheque. If you don't remember entering a contest and have been told you "WON" call the Consumers Bureau to check. NEVER give out credit card, bank account or other personal information over the telephone unless you initiated the call.

Support Groups - Home Care Program and Adult Day Program

Be informed of all care options and community resources that may assist in your care.

The Manitoba Home Care Program is a community-based program that provides home support to individuals, regardless of age, who require health services or assistance with activities of daily living. Home Care works with individuals and provides assistance to help them stay in their homes for as long as is safely possible. To be eligible for the Home Care Program an individual must:

* Be a Manitoba resident, registered with Manitoba Health.
* Require health services or assistance with activities of daily living.
* Require service to stay in their home for as long as possible.
* Require more assistance than what is available from existing supports and community resources.

Assessments are done by Case Coordinators who are health care professionals. The Case Coordinator assigned to you will met with you and your family to discuss your care needs and how best to meet these need.
A personal care home may be the appropriate care setting when you can no longer remain safely at home even with Home Care Services. Or the services you need can be provided more effectively and economically in a personal care home.

Adult Day Programs are available in all our communities in our region. Request for attendance may come from any source (family, friends, doctor) but each applicant must be assessed by the Home Care Coordinator. Participants are involved in an activity program which may include crafts, games, exercises, readings, current events, reminiscing, devotions, and outings.

Transportation to and from the program will be provided and/or coordinated by the program as needed. There may be a transportation cost depending on distance. The cost for the program is minimal at $7.15 per day. There could be an additional charge for mileage depending upon distance from the centre or upon outings in the summer. This is reviewed annually.

E.R.I.K. - the Emergency Response Information Kit

Library Services

Public Libraries and lending libraries, offering books, magazines, multilingual materials, CD-ROMs, Internet access, talking books, large print books, audio visual materials, phone-in or online reference, homebound delievey and many other servicces.
Call Toll Free #1-800-252-9998
Fax: 204-726-6868
E-mail: pls@gov.mb.ca

Open Shelf - The Public Library Services Branch lends books in English and French with the Province paying postage both ways Any individual in Manitoba without access to an established library service is eligible.
Public Library Services - Open Shelf
Manitoba Culture, Heritage & Tourism
200 - 1525 First Street S.
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 7A1
Ph: 204-726-6590 or 204-726-6885
Fax: 204-726-6868
Toll Free: 1-888-243-1196

Web Site: http://maplin.gov.mb.ca/cgi-bin/os appl.cgi

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