A stronger focus on healthy aging initiatives could net Manitoba billions of dollars in benefits in coming years. That’s the message Seniors Vote 2016 sent at Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre where members of the coalition of seniors’ organizations met prior to election day.
With the number of older adults quickly growing, the next Manitoba government must address the need to improve transportation options in the province. That was the message from Seniors Vote 2016.
Seniors Vote 2016 is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its coalition – The Fédération des aînés franco-manitobains inc.
A group of five seniors’ organizations, representing tens of thousands of Manitobans, have come together to ensure issues facing older adults are central to the current provincial election campaign.
The value of retirement assets of those aged 55 to 64 without an employer pension – representing about half in this age cohort in Canada – is wholly inadequate, with a median value of only $250 for those earning between $25,000 and $50,000 and $21,000 for those with incomes in the $50,000 and $100,000 range, a new study has found.
The Manitoba government is launching a new edition of the Seniors’ Guide, giving seniors quick access to health information.
Eight deserving Manitobans are being recognized through the Manitoba Council on Aging Recognition Awards for their outstanding contributions and commitment to their communities.
Construction has begun on Bridgepark Manor Phase II, a new three-storey, 50-unit affordable assisted living project to support and enhance an independent, healthy lifestyle for seniors in Steinbach and the central region.
Nearly 34,000 Manitoba seniors have applied for a rebate to reduce their school taxes following the doubling of the Seniors’ School Tax Rebate.
The province is providing more support to Manitoba seniors by reducing the school taxes seniors pay by doubling the Seniors’ School Tax Rebate.