Caregiver Resources
Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging, and access to reliable information and support is crucial. Here, you'll find a curated list of links to trusted websites and organizations dedicated to providing guidance, tips, and assistance for caregivers. Whether you're seeking advice on caregiving techniques, legal and financial resources, or emotional support, this page is designed to help you navigate your caregiving journey with confidence and ease. Explore these resources to find the help and information you need.
Company | Type of Service | Phone Number | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
211 | 2-1-1 | https://mb.211.ca/ | |
A & O | 1-204-956-6440 | https://www.aosupportservices.ca/ | |
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba | https://alzheimer.mb.ca/ | ||
Arthritis Society | https://arthritis.ca/ | ||
Canadian Institute for Health Information | http://www.cihi.ca/ | ||
Canadian National Institute for the Blind | https://www.cnib.ca/en?region=mb | ||
Center on Aging | https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/ | ||
Client Navigator - Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak | 1-800-442-0488 | http://mkonation.com/health/client-navigator/ | |
Clients who cannot afford the maximum residential charge can apply for a reduced rate or, in some cases, a waiver of the minimum charge. Reviews and appeals are available if financial hardship exists, and any approved change is applied retroactively. | Government | Residential Charges Unit 1-204-786-7150 | https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/pcs/reduced.html |
Creative Retirement Manitoba | https://www.crcentre.ca/ | ||
Disability Tax Credit | Government | https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html | |
E.R.I.K. | https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/fps/Public_Education/EMS_Presentations/E.R.I.K.stm | ||
Independent Resource Center | https://manitobaseniorcommunities.ca/ | ||
Manitoba Association of Residential & Community Care Homes for the Elderly | http://marchemb.ca/ | ||
Manitoba Association of Senior Communities | https://manitobaseniorcommunities.ca/ | ||
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy | https://umanitoba.ca/manitoba-centre-for-health-policy/ | ||
Manitoba Métis Federation Community Health Program | http://www.mmf.mb.ca/community-health-programming | ||
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program | 1-431-977-0639 | http://serdc.mb.ca/nihb | |
Palliative Care Manitoba | https://palliativemanitoba.ca/ | ||
Primary Caregiver Tax Credit | Government | https://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/tao/caregiver.html | |
Safe Work Manitoba | https://www.safemanitoba.com/Pages/default.aspx | ||
Seniors Abuse hotline | 1-888-896-7183 | ||
Seniors Independent Inquiry Office | 1-204-778-6366 | ||
Seniors Resource Network & Community Resource Councils | |||
The Compassionate Friends | non-profit | 1-204-787-4896 | https://tcfwinnipeg.org/ |
The Pros Know | https://prosknowexpos.ca/ | ||
Transportation Options Network for Seniors (T.O.N.S.) | https://tonsmb.org/ |
Useful Documents
Understanding the
3 Core Planning Documents
Planning ahead can make things much easier for you and your family. This resource explains three important documents that help make sure your wishes are respected: a Health Care Directive for medical decisions, a Power of Attorney for financial and legal matters, and a Will for how your money and belongings are handled after you pass away. Understanding these documents can help you and your loved ones feel more prepared and confident about the future.