An Action Plan for Seniors Transportation in Manitoba: Strategic Priorities

Report: 16pp.; ill., Digital file.There is growing recognition in Manitoba that the transportation options available to older adults are a crucial factor in aging successfully. Throughout the last decade there have been a range of community efforts to improve the mobility of the oldest members of society both in rural and urban areas of the province. More recently, research has been conducted to evaluate potential options for improvements to transportation and to determine the level of governmental and community engagement that is required to implement identified strategies. As follow-up to the report Mobility Options for the Aging Population of Manitoba: An Action Plan for Regional Solutions, commissioned through the Seniors Transportation Working Group by the Manitoba Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat in 2007, a one-day workshop was held in Winnipeg on March 20, 2008 (Appendix A). The gathering brought together a group representative of civic, provincial and federal government departments, senior-serving organizations, service providers and researchers (Appendix B.1/B.2). The goal of the workshop was to review the recommendations of the report and to identify strategies that should be prioritized. This report examines the strategic priorities for seniors mobility/transportation in Manitoba that were established at the workshop.Seniors Transportation Working Group, Manitoba Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretaria

Investigating the Social Capital and Capacity of Older Adults in Rural Manitoba

Report: 51 pp.; ill., digital file.The report is composed of a review of the literature as well as key findings and recommendations illustrating how seniors are contributing to their communities, the factors that affect their involvement and the barriers that impede their participation. The discussion concludes with a look at future trends predicted for an emerging generation of older adults, the Baby Boomers

Resource Toolkit for Supporting Older Drivers in the Community: Promoting Safety, Independence and Well-Being

Report: 86 pp., digital file.This toolkit is a comprehensive document that will open readers up to the wealth of resources and opportunities available to mature drivers, their families/loved ones, health professionals and community members. With the understanding that senior resource coordinators have a range of knowledge and experience in this area, the information presented here intends to support both newcomers and veterans alike. This hands-on tool will help to demystify the process of providing support to mature drivers in your community.Transportation Options Network for Seniors (TONS

Senior-Friendly Public Transportation in Winnipeg: Towards a Comprehensive Strategy

Report 86 pp.;ill., digital file.Healthy aging requires a safe and convenient method of connecting to life outside of the home. Public transportation can fulfill this essential role in assisting people to conduct both instrumental activities of daily life, such as grocery shopping, and social activities of daily life, such as visiting with family and friends. Senior-friendly public transportation in Winnipeg has never before been considered by relevant stakeholders through a sustained and coordinated effort. The Public Transportation Sub-committee of the Transportation Options Network for Seniors (TONS) is a multi-stakeholder community coalition that focuses on the importance of addressing this issue. During the fall and winter of 2008/09, TONS undertook an examination to identify and report upon the opportunities and challenges in existing public transportation systems and services for seniors in the city of Winnipeg. The research was conducted through the Institute of Urban Studies and done in collaboration with seniors in the community as well as relevant stakeholders so as to develop practical solutions to the problems. This position paper is intended to inform the various parties responsible for the provision of public transportation about the gaps in knowledge about seniors as clients. This document should also serve useful to seniors and other members of the public interested in this issue-area.Public Health Agency of Canad