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There are many different options available, and each person's situation is unique. Below are just a few available paths to take. If you do not see the alternative you are looking for, please phone us at 477-9888 or toll free at 1-855-477-9888 and we will do our best to answer your questions and provide you with direction to the resources you require. A full list of resources can be found here.
Our Members represent seniors’ residences, supplies and services available throughout Manitoba. They support the Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba's (LTCAM) advocacy efforts on behalf of Manitoba seniors and the staff who serve them. Our members make all the work of LTCAM possible. Just one example of this, is the new navigation tool. We, in turn, recognize their support on our website, on LTCAM Committees, and in our advocacy activities and communications.
There are many Residences, Resource Centres, Associations, Organizations, and companies who offer services, with and
without care. Therefore in addition to spending time on our website we encourage you to consult your local phone
directory and browse the internet when seeking the options available in your area.
Home Care
The Manitoba Home Care Program, established in September 1974, is the oldest, most comprehensive, province-wide, universal home care program in Canada. Home Care is provided to Manitobans of all ages based on assessed need and taking into account other resources available to the individual including families, community resources and other programs.The Home Care program was established to help people live at home, remaining independent for as long as possible, thereby avoiding or delaying the need for individuals to go into long term care facilities.
The mandate of the program is to provide effective, reliable and responsive community health care services to support independent living, develop appropriate care options with clients and/or family and facilitate admission into long term care facilities when living in the community is no longer possible.
To access Home Care in Winnipeg you must contact the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority through their intake line at 788-8330. The person you speak with through the Intake Line will identify what will occur next and provide you with further guidance.Whether it be home care, supportive housing or a personal care home, you must start here for guidance. For more information on Winnipeg Home Care, visit here.
To access home care in rural Manitoba, you must contact the regional health authority (RHA) for the area you live in. For RHA contact information, visit here. If you are unsure of which RHA governs your area, have a look at our provincial map here.
In some instances, Home Care may be used in combination with the options listed below.
Private Care
There are also private agencies who offer home care and other special services. For LTCAM members who offer some of these services, click here.
Independent Living or a Retirement Residence (sometimes referred to as Independent Living with services, or Assisted Living), is a seniors living community which offers various services such as housekeeping, meals, recreation and more. Services vary from place to place, so taking a tour of the different residences may assist in matching your needs to those that are available. For more information including a cost calculator and questions checklist click here. For LTCAM member Retirement Residences, click here.
55+ Apartments
If you are seeking a community setting without services, there are also apartment complexes geared to seniors. For more information on seniors housing in Manitoba, click here.
Supportive Housing is the right choice for people who require access to 24 hour supervision and some assistance managing with physical limitations, or ongoing health conditions such as dementia. Residents receive support and cueing with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and medication reminders. If you think a loved one is a good fit for this option, contact your regional health authority Home Care Program (see 'Home Care' information above). If you unsure which health authority is in your area click here for our provincial map. For complete information on Supportive Housing, including general and financial considerations and virtual tours, click here.
A Personal Care Home sometimes called a “Nursing Home” offers 24-hour nursing care in a secure environment. For a list of frequently asked questions regarding Personal Care Homes, click here. If you think a loved one is a good fit for this option, contact your regional health authority Home Care Program (see 'Home Care' information above). If you unsure which health authority is in your area click here for our provincial map. For LTCAM Personal Care Home Residences and virtual tours, click here.
Special Services
(Intermediate Care, Hospice Care)
There are also residences which don't fall into any of the above categories. These places offer unique services for less common circumstances. For LTCAM members who offer special services, click here.
Click here for resources which inform and educate Manitobans about the transportation options available to seniors and promote Age-Friendly communities.
It isn't always easy to get out there and meet new people. Click here to learn about a program where you can become a volunteer and visit fellow seniors who are looking to socialize with someone who has similar interests. Or, perhaps you are wanting someone to come visit you in your home.
Financial assistance for those requiring care and/or services is available. There are a variety of provincial and federal tax credits, benefits, subsidies, and supplements to assist you depending on your situation. Click here to find out if any of these are a fit for your circumstances.
