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The WRHA Long Term Care Strategy and
Supportive Housing Residences
Long Term Care Association of Manitoba
Educational Session
October 8, 2008
Panel Discussion
Aging In Place
Manitoba Government Aging in Place Policy 2006
Options For Seniors
Supports to Seniors in Group Living
Companion care
Integrated support services
Congregate meal programs
Specialized Supports
Home Care
Supportive Housing Program
Personal Care Home
* Each of the 11 Regional Health Authorities is implementing a long term care
strategy in response to the province’s Aging In Place Policy.
Supportive Housing defined
Supportive Housing is the right
choice for seniors who want the
freedom and privacy of living in
suites, combined with innovative
support and care options.
Resident companions, who know
and support residents and their
families, are on-site 24 hours a
day, like neighbours you can
count on.
Supportive Housing defined
Supportive Housing is a good option for people
who need some help managing with physical
limitations, or ongoing health conditions such as
dementia.
Because everyone’s needs are different, seniors,
their families and staff work closely together,
deciding on the best match of services for each
individual.
Supportive Housing defined
Supportive Housing providers set high
standards for comfort, independence, safety
and peace of mind.
Seniors and their families can count on
Supportive Housing providers to meet their
needs with integrity, understanding and
respect.
Supportive Housing
Appetizing meals are
provided and served in a
shared dining room.
Laundry, housekeeping as
well as social and
recreational activities are
included.
There is help with some
personal care and access
to 24-hour on-site
support and supervision.
A resident's perspective
“I like just about everything
about living here,” says Mrs.
Norma Hodgkins, who has lived
in the Rosewood since 2003.
“there are a lot of activities, that
people can choose to join.”
Norma is among the most active
of the residents in her “house”.
Resident companions are the key
“The resident companions help
with medications and they
provide meals. They offer more
services to some of the other
residents.”
“For the people who need care,
it's there.”
Because Resident Companions
check on each resident
frequently, there is greater safety
and continuity of care.
Supportive Housing
There are currently eight Supportive
Housing Residences in Winnipeg.
They are:
ArlingtonHaus
Fred Douglas Heritage House
Harmony Court at Riverwood
Square
Irene Baron Eden Centre
Lions Housing Centres
Residence Despins
Riverside Lions Seniors Residence
Rosewood Retirement Community
People live in suites, with varying
levels of independence and/or
services, based on individual needs.
Supportive Housing
Current Supportive Housing Sponsors
Rosewood Retirement Residence
ArlingtonHaus
Lions Housing Centres
Fred Douglas Heritage House
Residence Despins
Irene Baron Eden Centre
Harmony Courts
Current Supportive Housing suites
# of suites
144
20
36
28
48
48
96
420
New Supportive Housing Sponsors
Riverside Lions
Chez Nous
875 Elizabeth Road
Villa Cabrini
Lindenwood Manor
St. Michael’s
Total New Supportive Housing suites
# of suites
48
24
24
12
24
48
180
Total Current and New suites
600
Supportive Housing
Costs for Supportive Housing vary:
Age and Infrastructure
Amenities
Subsidies
Individuals pay the sponsor (landlord) directly
for the rent and service package.
Access to Supportive Housing
Centre on Aging Study
Eligibility for Supportive Housing in Winnipeg is
determined through the Winnipeg Regional
Health Authority
Access to Supportive Housing
Eligibility will be determined by referral through the Long Term Care
Access Centre
Entry criteria
Individuals must:
Require some assistance/supervision with activities of daily living;
Ambulate independently; may require adaptive devices e.g. cane or
walker;
Be continent of bowel and bladder or able to manage supplies on
own;
Be able to communicate with others to some degree;
Demonstrate socially appropriate behavior;
Be able to function in a community/group environment;
Not present a significant risk to other tenants, the staff or the
community;
Have a family member or advocate
Access to Supportive Housing
Exit Criteria
Planning for alternate long term care options will occur
when individuals are:
Assessed at Middle or Late Stage dementia
Disorientation to person;
Violent or aggressive or grossly inappropriate behavior
toward self or others;
Screaming, yelling or disruptive behavior.
Unable to ambulate independently;
Unable to manage activities of daily living with the support
of the available resources
Unmanageable incontinence;
Medically unstable requiring frequent monitoring and
intervention
Supportive Housing
Increasing Awareness for Seniors’ Options
Coming soon:
The Long Term Care Association of Manitoba Website:
Supportive Housing – Highlights and general
information
Interactive Provincial map – specific profiles on each
residence
Decision Support - helpful tools for Families:
Assessing your families’ needs and priorities
Assessing Living Costs: Current and Potential
Assessing your Living Costs - Current and Potential
Item
Rent
Electricity
Natural Gas
Water Utility
Building Insurance
Property Taxes
Regular Maintenance
Periodic Capital Improvements
House cleaning services
Yard Services
Laundry Services
Meals
Security
Recreation Activities
Telephone
Cable
Parking
Medications
Current costs
Option 1
Option 2
Supportive Housing
An innovative housing option with access to 24
hour support in a residence individuals are proud
to call home.
Respect, individuality and independence are
fostered in safe, stable and secure environment.
Families feel welcome and enjoy peace of mind,
knowing that their loved one is respected, their
individuality is acknowledged and their
independence is encouraged.
A family's perspective
“It's a great comfort for us to
know that she's getting her
medication on a regular basis,
that she's secure, and that there
are activities and people around,”
add Norma's daughters, Susan
Larson and Barb Blacklaw.
“All of that keeps her
as well as she is.”
A family's perspective
“A few times over the years there have been
medical issues, and the staff is great. They take
care of Mom and call us immediately, so we get to
the hospital at the same time as the ambulance.”
Supportive Housing
Thank you!
Questions?