HEALTH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY
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SENIOR SERVICES
  • Living Independence for Elders (L.I.F.E) – provides services for elders ie. Friendly home visitor, life lines, adult day program, meal program, transportation, home maintenance, wool & needles, Red Cross medical equipment loan services
  • Regional Access Coordinator – coordinates care homes for the Interlake
  • Home Care Case Co-ordinator – co-ordinates the clientele
  • Home Care Resource Co-ordinator – co-ordinates the home care direct service workers
  • 32 Home Care Direct Service workers, 2 registered nurses – with access to visiting Occupational Therapist and Psychogeriatric team members and Physiotherapy Services
  • Handi-Van:  A transportation service available for seniors and the mobility challenged
 
Senior Housing
 
Private
 
Glencora Estates- Glencora Estates is a 20 unit seniors apartment.  2 – 4 plex with 2 bedrooms, 12 unit with 8 – 2 bedroom; 4 – 1 bedroom.  Common Room with card tables and shuffle board.  There is an initial entrance fee of $10,000 for which the tenant is issued Class 1 preferred shares.  The complex is geared to seniors 55 years or older.
 
Public
 

Pioneer Manor – 26 suites – 8 for couples – 18 for singles.  Activities are organized by the L.I.F.E. program, such as, alternating Fridays carpet bowling and whist; once a month birthday club; coffee group every morning; reading program.  A congregate meal is provided.

First Choice Manor – 12 rooms for couples.  Lounge area.  Tuesday coffee group.  Meals on wheels is available.