News - Seniors

As part of its plan to eliminate chronic homelessness, the Manitoba government is partnering with Siloam Mission to add supportive housing units for seniors and people exiting homelessness.

The Manitoba government has announced that eligible seniors can now apply for the Safe and Healthy Home for Seniors Program, a $1.5-million program to help cover the cost of home accessibility and safety upgrades.

The Manitoba government has chosen March of Dimes Canada (MODC) to provide services under the recently announced Manitoba Seniors Home Modification Grant program that will allow older Manitobans to safely age in their homes and communities for as long as they choose.

The Manitoba government is investing more than $3.3 million to pilot a new home and community care program that will create more choice, independence and flexibility for clients with complex care needs to provide appropriate supports so they can remain in their homes instead of being prematurely transitioned to personal care homes.

More Manitoban seniors can look forward to accessible housing options in their communities as the Manitoba government advances to the planning stages for new personal care homes.

The Manitoba government is now accepting applications for the new $12.6-million hearing aid program that will provide funding assistance to eligible Manitoba seniors who need hearing aids.

The Manitoba government is investing $3 million in two housing programs that will allow more Manitoba seniors to safely age in their homes and communities as long as they choose.

The Manitoba government is announcing nearly $4.5 million in additional investments in six unique programs that offer high-quality services and foster safe, inclusive and accessible communities.

The Manitoba government is creating a new $12.6-million grant program that will assist eligible older Manitobans experiencing hearing loss to cover the expense of testing, fitting and purchasing new hearing aids.

The Manitoba government has delivered more than 226,000 cheques to provide senior Manitobans with the $200 Seniors Economic Recovery Credit.