Services to Seniors

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Services to Seniors partners with local, non-profit organizations to deliver community programs. Coordinators recruit and place volunteers to assist older adults (55 +) and low income adults to maintain their independent living status. Services vary based on local need, but may include:

  • Safety Checks
  • Errands and deliveries
  • Completion of forms
  • Free Income tax
  • Friendly visiting
  • Health fairs and newsletters
  • Information and referral
  • Emergency Response Information Kit (ERIK)
  • Support Groups
  • Translations

Transportation to appointments, outings, shopping, special events, etc. in which the driver utilizes his/her own vehicle are also offered on a fee-for-service basis. 

Clients will be responsible for paying mileage to the driver at the following rates:

  • mileage calculated at $0.50/km

Or

  • flat rate fee the following destinations:
    • St. Malo $10 
    • St. Boniface Hospital $60
    • St-Pierre-Jolys $12 
    • Health Science Centre $63
    • Morris $27 
    • Winnipeg Airport $69
    • Niverville $32 
    • Winkler Boundary Trails $83
    • Steinbach $38 
    • St. Vital Mall $55

If you have any questions please contact Sherisse Harder by phone at 204-347-5652 or by email at servicestoseniros@rmdesalaberry.mb.ca.