Age and Opportunity
The Genesis of Age & Opportunity
In 1954, the City of Winnipeg was awakened to the needs of its most senior citizens. New developments in medicine had begun extending people's life spans and increased the number of people living into their sixties and up – including a large ratio who came through the depression years when making or saving money was difficult. The Welfare Council of Greater Winnipeg undertook a major study of this new, older population. Prompted in part by the fact that Winnipeg's aged population had almost doubled since 1941, the study was financed by The Winnipeg Foundation and was the first survey of its kind in any Canadian city. It was called Age and Opportunity, and became the agency's namesake.
www.ageopportunity.mb.ca
Age Friendly Manitoba
The Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative was announced in February 2008 at the Age-Friendly Communities Summit in Portage La Prairie. Our vision is to create communities that:
- value and supports the contributions of older people;
- celebrates diversity, refutes ageism and reduces inequities; and
- Provides age-friendly environments and opportunities for healthy choices that enhance independence and quality of life.
Our goal of Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative is simple: To make Manitoba the most age-friendly province in Canada.
www.gov.mb.ca/shas/agefriendly
Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba exists so that all Manitobans affected by Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia receive the help they need today and have hope for the future.
www.alzheimer.mb.ca
Arthritis Society
Searching for the underlying causes and subsequent cures for arthritis, and promoting the best possible care and treatment for people with arthritis.
www.arthritis.ca
Canadian Alliance for Long Term Care (CALTC)
CALTC is a national organization comprised of provincial associations and long term care providers that deliver publicly-funded health care services for seniors across Canada. CALTC members also represent care providers delivering home support services and care for younger disabled adults.
www.caltc.ca
CALTC Members
Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA)
Based in Edmonton, the ACCA is a voluntary, non-profit organization representing owners and operators of continuing care (long term care and designated assisted living) operating over 120 facilities as well as an additional 40 home care and support organizations throughout the province of Alberta. ACCA membership is a unique alliance of Private (43%), non-profit (36%) and public (21%) sector providers of long term care (71%), designated assisted living (10%) and home care and support (19%) organizations delivering Alberta Health Services (AHS) contracted care to over 46,000 Albertans in the continuing care system. ACCA's priority is to increase the quality of care for Albertans in its members' care.
www.ab-cc.ca
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA)
Based in Vancouver, BCCPA's 150+ members provide residential care, assisted living and home support to over 10,000 BC seniors each day. The membership is comprised of non-profit (approx. 35%) and privately operated (approx. 65%) providers who deliver contracted services for the BC's five health authorities.
www.bccare.ca
Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba (LTCAM)
The Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba (LTCAM) is a not for profit corporation with almost 80 members, representing over 4,300 beds and suites and 4,600 staff across the continuum of care. In 1959, our founding members consisted of a few ‘nursing home’ owners. Today, we represent non-profit (41%) and private (59%) independent living, supportive housing and personal care home residences, spanning seven of the eleven regional health authorities across Manitoba. Our membership has tripled in the last few years and has become much more diverse. Our primary objective is to advocate on behalf of seniors in Manitoba and the staff at the residences who serve them, throughout the long term care continuum.
www.ltcam.mb.ca
Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA)
Based in Toronto, OLTCA has 430 member long term care homes operating in communities throughout Ontario, providing care and accommodation services to nearly 50,000 residents. This represents approximately 70% of the province's total long term care homes and 66%of the long term care residents. OLTCA advocates for practical solutions that advance the capacity of long term care to meet the changing needs of residents. The membership is comprised of not-for-profit, charitable, municipal and private sector care providers delivering contracted services for the Ontario's fourteen health authorities.
www.oltca.com
Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS)
OANHSS is the provincial association representing not-for-profit providers of long term care, services and housing for seniors. Members include municipal and charitable long term care homes, nonprofit nursing homes, seniors' housing projects and community service agencies. Member organizations operate over 27,000 long term care beds and over 5,000 seniors' housing units across the province.
www.oanhss.org
New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes (NBANH)
NBANH has more than 60 members that provide residential care, assisted living and home support to over 4,000 New Brunswick seniors each day. The membership is comprised of private care providers who deliver contracted services for New Brunswick's two regional health authorities.
www.nbanh.com
Prince Edward Island Nursing Home Association
The Prince Edward Island Nursing Home Association represents approximately 500 of the 1,040 nursing home beds in the province. The population of PEI is 143,000 and beds per thousand people over the age of 75 is 110.
Canadian Caregiver Coalition
The Canadian Caregiver Coalition is the national voice for the needs and interests of family caregivers.
We are a bilingual, not-for-profit organization made up of caregivers, caregiver support groups, national stakeholder organizations and researchers
We provide leadership in identifying and responding to the needs of caregivers in Canada.
www.ccc-ccan.ca
Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) is hard at work ensuring that seniors' mental health is recognized as a key Canadian health and wellness issue. Working with partners across the country, the CCSMH is busy facilitating initiatives to enhance and promote seniors' mental health. Below is a listing of what's new at the CCSMH, but there are always more projects in development. Please bookmark this site and visit us frequently for updates.
www.ccsmh.ca
Canadian Institute for Health Information
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) provides timely, accurate and comparable information. Our data and reports inform health policies, support the effective delivery of health services and raise awareness among Canadians of the factors that contribute to good health.
www.cihi.ca
Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and personalized information about palliative and end-of-life care, loss and bereavement to patients, family members, health care providers, researchers and educators.
www.virtualhospice.ca
Portail canadien en soins palliatifs
Créé à l’intention des patients, de membres de leur famille, des fournisseurs de soins de santé, des chercheurs et des universitaires, le Portail canadien en soins palliatifs se veut une source de soutien et d’information personnalisée dans le domaine des soins palliatifs et des soins de fin de vie.
www.portailpalliatif.ca
Centre on Aging
Located at the University of Manitoba with a mandate to serve as a focal point for the conduct of research on aging. The Centre has developed a national and international reputation for research excellence.
www.umanitoba.ca/centres/aging
Contact Community Information
CONTACT provides listings of community resources in Manitoba to many voluntary sector organizations including governments; individuals; private sector and community organizations.
www.volunteermanitoba.ca/newsite/contact_community_info.htm
Creative Retirement Manitoba
Creative Retirement Manitoba is a not-for-profit seniors education centre which provides interesting, informative and affordable programs for retirees. The centre believes in mental stimulation as a major factor in good health and longevity.
www.crm.mb.ca
Disability Tax Credit - Canada Revenue Agency
For information on the Disability Tax Credit and to find out who qualifies, please visit:
English www.cra-arc.gc.ca/disability
French www.cra-arc.gc.ca/handicape
For Qualified Practitioners who are called upon by their patients to certify Form T2201, (Disability Tax Credit Certificate) the following link is to ensure you are equipped with key information on the disability tax credit, and can feel confident in completing Form T2201:
English www.cra.gc.ca/qualified-practitioners
French www.arc.gc.ca/praticiens-qualifies
Elder Abuse
The excellent quality of life we enjoy in Manitoba is a result of the efforts of seniors who forged our history, enriched our lives, and shaped our future. Seniors deserve respect and the right to be safe from harm by those who live with them, care for them or come into day-to-day contact with them. Sometimes, however, older people are not treated with respect. Sometimes, disrespect crosses the line into abuse
www.gov.mb.ca/shas/abuse
E.R.I.K. Emergency Response Information Kit
E.R.I.K. is an Emergency Response Information Kit developed by a community Advisory Council, established in response to community concerns regarding the availability of adequate information in emergency situations. All area emergency groups have endorsed this program. Once completed, the kit provides the necessary information for emergency personnel to respond quickly to your situation.
http://seniors.cimnet.ca/cim/19C45_51T5882T50T1547.dhtm
Global Patient Safety Alerts
Global Patient Safety Alerts is an innovative information-sharing resource to help you prevent and mitigate patient safety incidents in your organization and help others succeed.
www.globalpatientsafetyalerts.com
WRHA News Release
Canadian Patient Safety Institute News Release
Guide to Disability Rights in Canada
1800wheelchair.ca
http://www.1800wheelchair.ca/news/post/disability-rights-in-canada.aspx
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Contact information
www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/members/cabinet.html
LifeBio
LifeBio believes that recalling and sharing life stories has the power to lower depression, exercise the brain and engage those with dementia. Its programs help facilities implement the highest level of person-centred care.
www.lifebio.com
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy
MCHP is a research centre of excellence within the Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba that conducts world class population-based research on health services, population and public health, and the social determinants of health. MCHP develops and maintains the comprehensive population-based data repository on behalf of the Province of Manitoba for use by the local, national and international research community. MCHP promotes a collaborative environment to create, disseminate and apply its research. The work of MCHP supports the development of policy, programs and services that maintain and improve the health of Manitobans.
www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/mchp
New Report: Population Aging and the Continuum of Older Adult Care in Manitoba
Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety
The Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety (MIPS) was created in 2004 by the provincial government in response to recommendations made by the Manitoba Patient Safety Steering Committee. The Institute will promote, coordinate and facilitate activities that have a positive impact on patient safety throughout Manitoba while enhancing the quality of health care for Manitobans.
www.mbips.ca, www.safetoask.ca
Manitoba Health
Latest news, Programs and Services, Publications, Regional Health Authorities and Featured Sites.
www.gov.mb.ca/health
Manitoba Health Annual Statistics
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/annstats/
Manitoba Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat
The Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat (formerly the Seniors Directorate) acts as a central point of contact for seniors, their family members and organizations. Staff also work to ensure government policies, programs and legislation reflect the needs of seniors. Copies of its publications, valuable links to other seniors' websites and information on how to contact the Secretariat. www.gov.mb.ca/shas
Manitoba Voluntary Sector Initiative
Unique, community based process to develop and sustain our voluntary sector –to support and strengthen people working for people rather than for personal financial gain.
www.nonprofitsectormanitoba.ca
- Volunteer Centre
The Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg's mission is to promote, encourage and support voluntarism through consultation, training and related services to the voluntary, private, and public sectors in Manitoba.
www.volunteerwinnipeg.mb.ca
MS Society
The mission of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
www.mssociety.ca
National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE)
NICE is an international network of researchers, practitioners, students and seniors dedicated to improving the care of older adults, both in Canada and abroad.
www.nicenet.ca
Protection for Persons in Care Office
The Act is a law to help protect adults from abuse while receiving care in personal care homes, hospitals or any other designated health facility.
www.gov.mb.ca/health/protection
Province of Manitoba Home Page
Home Page of the Manitoban Government: Speeches; Travel & Immigration, Business, Living and working in Manitoba.
www.gov.mb.ca
Regional Health Authorities in Manitoba
The Regional Health Authorities Of Manitoba exist to foster the development of an efficient and effective interregional health care delivery system that meets the needs of all Manitoban.
www.rham.mb.ca
Safer Healthcare Now
Safer Healthcare Now! (SHN) is a National grass roots initiative aimed at reducing the number of injuries and deaths related to adverse events, such as infections and medication incidents.
www.saferhealthcarenow.ca
Senior's Abuse Support Line
Toll Free 24 hours: 1-888-896-7183. You can download the brochure and poster to spread the word.
www.seniorsabusesupport.ca
Seniors Resource Network & Community Resource Councils
http://seniors.cimnet.ca/cim/19.dhtm
Seniors and Healthy Aging | Province of Manitoba
Seniors and Healthy Aging is part of the department of Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors. The Secretariat works with all departments to create an environment within Manitoba that promotes health, independence and well-being of all older Manitobans.
www.gov.mb.ca/shas
Senior Care in Canada
This guide has been developed by the Manitoba Seniors Directorate, the Public Trustee and the Community Legal Education Association, to assist Manitoba.
www.longtermcarecanada.com/additional_resources.html
Where Next? Pathways to Eldercare
This website is intended to create a collaborative community of
caregivers and eldercare services.
http://wherenxt.blogspot.com/
Winnipeg Seniors Housing, Rural Seniors Housing & Aging in Place – Housing options for older Manitobans
http://www.gov.mb.ca/shas/resourcesforseniors/organizations/resource_councils.html
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
www.wrha.mb.ca
- Accessing Long Term Care
How do I access Long Term Care and Housing Services?
If you are living in the community, the Home Care program provides home health care services. Services can be requested by you (as an individual), your family, or by your doctor by calling the WRHA Home Care Intake Line at (204) 788-8330. Once Home Care receives a request for service, a Home Care Coordinator will meet you at home to discuss your care needs.
- WAVE
Wave is Winnipeg's health and wellness magazine. It is published six times a year by the Winnipeg Health Region in cooperation with the Winnipeg Free Press.
The magazine is available at newsstands, hospitals and clinics throughout Winnipeg, as well as McNally Robinson Books and the Winnipeg Free Press. Wave is also available through subscription (1 year $12.60). To subscribe, please call 697-7122.
View March / April 2011 issue (featuring LTCAM article)
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