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MORE OPTIONS FOR MANITOBA SENIORS
Supportive housing options for older Manitobans have been expanded in communities across
the province since Manitoba’s $121-million Aging in Place strategy was announced in January
2006.
Manitoba is expanding housing options for seniors by investing in:
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Supports for Seniors in Group Living (SSGL) – This new model is provided to individuals
living in a variety of existing community settings. Individuals receiving this support do not
require 24-hour support and supervision, but may require enhanced supports to help them
remain independent.
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Supportive Housing – This model is based on the existing supportive-housing model.
Individuals receiving this support require 24-hour care and supervision in order to live in a
group setting (primarily for seniors with cognitive impairment).
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Specialized Supports – This model offers care to the frail elderly whose health needs are
complex, who are frequent users of acute care and would otherwise be eligible for
personal-care home placement.
The province’s commitment to developing a broader continuum of housing options for
Manitoba seniors has resulted in additional spaces for seniors across Manitoba including:
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1,100 new SSGL spaces in Winnipeg plus 1,699 new spaces in rural and northern areas,
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232 new supportive housing spaces in Winnipeg plus 65 new spaces in rural and northern
areas, and
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23 specialized support spaces in Winnipeg and 60 in rural and northern areas.