Nearly one in three older Manitobans reports not receiving the home or community-based care they need.
Older adults across Manitoba face a range of vulnerabilities, including social isolation, health challenges, and barriers to timely, reliable information. They may also be dealing with health concerns, mobility limitations, language barriers, and more, making it even more difficult to access support.
“Literacy and access to technology can definitely be a significant barrier for some older adults, but that’s only one piece of it,” said Tamara Ingrilli, Director of 211 Manitoba. “They can also be challenged by navigating complex systems, not knowing what services are available to them, having limited knowledge of eligibility criteria, or simply feeling overwhelmed by not knowing where to start.”
Thanks to continued funding from the Province of Manitoba (Department of Health, Seniors, and Long-Term Care), 211 has distributed updated Seniors Resource Guides throughout the province. Updating, printing, and distributing these guides helps deliver clear, accessible information directly to seniors.
The new 211 Seniors Resource Guides are available in seven formats:
- Manitoba
- Manitoba – French
- Interlake-Eastern Region
- Northern Region
- Prairie Mountain Region
- Southern Region
- Winnipeg Region
The updated guides reflect revised services and new programs that have become available since the last editions. Keeping the guides up to date helps ensure that older adults, caregivers, and service providers have access to the most accurate and relevant information. They also encourage seniors and caregivers to use 211 as a tool so that a highly trained service navigator can do the heavy lifting of navigating the systems and available supports.
“211 offers real-time, personalized support through trained service navigators who help callers identify options that truly fit their needs,” said Tamara. “This compassionate, tailored assistance can reduce barriers, promote stability, and ensure that seniors don’t have to navigate these complex issues alone.”
Whether someone is seeking healthcare, housing, financial assistance, transportation, or social connection, these guides—and 211—are valuable resources that Manitoba seniors can rely on.
The Seniors Resource Guides are available online at mb.211.ca in a printer-friendly format, as well as through select senior and community resource coordinators, seniors-serving organizations, libraries, and other local community hubs throughout the province.
