News - Seniors

Seniors in Provencher will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).

Seniors will have more opportunities to live productive, full lives in a safe, affordable environment close to family and friends thanks to the construction of a new 24-unit Kinsmen building.

The government is proclaiming Nov. 5 to 11 as Falls Prevention Week for Older Adults in Manitoba and a new Winnipeg Regional Health Authority falls prevention website is now online.

Age-friendly communities are now eligible to receive grants to continue improvements that make life better for seniors, as part of an enhancement to the Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative.

Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs Minister Jim Rondeau proclaimed October 2012 as Seniors’ and Elders’ Month in Manitoba and recognized and appreciated the extensive contributions seniors make to the province.

The province has launched consultations to help inform its decisions about adult-protection legislation and ensure older adults affected by abuse have access to essential services and supports.

The communities of Dunnottar, Pinawa, Springfield, Steinbach and The Pas were presented with Age-Friendly Community Milestone Awards by Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs Minister Jim Rondeau, as the province proclaimed June 4 to 8 Age-Friendly Week in Manitoba.

The Honourable Vic Toews, Regional Minister for Manitoba and Member of Parliament for Provencher, is encouraging organizations that work to promote the well-being of Canada’s seniors to apply for federal funding.

Seniors across Canada will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).

The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament Joyce Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre), highlighted the Harper Government’s commitment to improving the quality of life and expanding opportunities for Canadian seniors.