Max Rady College of Medicine

Term: Support to Seniors Program

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2001-10-01

Definition:

Helps seniors remain independent in the community. Funding is provided to encourage the development of Support Services initiatives at the community level. Flexibility in policy allows for variations in communities and promotes a sense of local ownership, a commitment to local solutions, and the use of volunteers from existing support services.

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References 

  • Roos NP, Stranc L, Peterson S, Mitchell L, Bogdanovic B, Shapiro E. A Look at Home Care in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
  • Roos NP, Mitchell L, Peterson S, Shapiro E. Perspectives on Home Care Data Requirements. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] (View)


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Manitoba Centre for Health Policy
Community Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine,
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
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University of Manitoba
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