Term: Support to Seniors Program

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.

Related terms 

• Home Care
• Home Care Program

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)