January 14, 2016
Province Launches New Seniors' Guide
– – –Guide Offers Quick Access To Resources for Seniors: Minister Crothers
The Manitoba government is launching a new edition of the Seniors’ Guide, Healthy Living and Seniors Minister Deanne Crothers announced today at the Creative Retirement Manitoba Centre in Winnipeg.
“We’re always striving to provide more information to help Manitoba seniors,” said Minister Crothers. “The Seniors’ Guide was first printed more than 30 years ago and not surprisingly, it is still one of the province’s most popular publications. This guide is filled with helpful information so that seniors and their families have quick access to information that can enhance their health, independence and well-being.”
The minister said the new edition of the guide provides information on health and wellness, active living, lifelong learning, housing, transportation, financial security, legal matters, home safety, caregiving, emergency services and much more. She encourages older Manitobans and their families to keep a copy handy for referral on these important topics.
“The senior years are exciting and challenging,” said Dave Schellenberg, chair, Manitoba Council on Aging. “Our council believes it is important to have access to as much information as possible to help us better understand and enjoy life.”
For a free copy of the Seniors’ Guide, contact the Manitoba Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat at 1610–155 Carlton St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H8, or call the Seniors Information Line at 204-945-6565 or 1-800-665-6565 (toll-free) or visit www.manitoba.ca/shas. The guide is also available online at www.gov.mb.ca/shas/publications/docs/seniors_guide.pdf.
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