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Supporting Older Adults
What is an older adult?
Challenges of AgingHealth:
Physical and Mental
Finances
Social Isolation Transportation
Loss of independence
Ageism
Challenges of Aging
Depleted social
networks
Language difficulties
Culture
Racism or discrimination
Loss of status
Lack of employment opportunities
Difficulty adjusting to new climate
Navigating unfamiliar
systems
Family conflicts
Unfulfilled immigration expectations
The Agency
• A not-for-profit organization that provides programs and
services to older Manitobans - 55+
• Established in 1957 in response to the need from older
adults
• Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors
• 2016 -2017 - assisted over 36,286 older adults (55-106)
Three Pillars of Innovative Programs &
Services:
1. Safety & Security
2. Social Engagement
3. Counselling
SENIOR IMMIGRANT SETTLEMENT SERVICES
SETTLEMENT SERVICES FOR NEWCOMERS 55+
Programs and Services
1. Entry for Seniors (Group Orientation)2. English Language Program (ELP)3. English Conversation Circles (ECC)4. Settlement Worker
Our Entry orientations help newcomers adjust to their new life in Canada by teaching them important information they will need to help them
successfully integrate into Canadian society.
Our English Language classes for Seniors help students acquire basic interpersonal communication skills needed for everyday life.
The ECCs provided an opportunity for our participants to improve their English and reinforce the information they received in the group orientation.
4. Settlement Worker
Most frequently identified needs are:
Orientation and English language classes
Transportation supports (Handi transit, financial)
Employment
Mental health supports re trauma, elder abuse,
other complex settlement issues
Supporting Newcomer Older Adults
• A & O provides a range of specialized services for older adults:
• Elder Abuse Prevention Services
• Safe Suite
• Older Victim Services
• This Full House
• Counseling
Best Practices
• Harm Reduction Approach
• Maintain curiosity
• Allow the client to direct their care
• Involving other resources
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