(SENIORS ACCESS TO INDEPENDENT LIVING)

The purpose of S.A.I.L. is to assist senior and disabled persons to continue living independently and with dignity in their homes/apartments as long as possible.

Objectives:

To identify the existing resources and services that are presently available to assist seniors and disabled persons in the community.

To identify the gaps in existing resources and services available.

To help identify senior and disabled persons in the community who are in need.

To help facilitate access to and delivery of resources and services to seniors and disabled persons in the community.

Organize the delivery of:

Congregate meals prepared at the Elkview Lodge.

Meals on Wheels prepared at the Elkwood Manor.

Services:

Provide Emergency Response Information Kits: known as ERIK Kits.

Organize a FLU CLINIC every year.

Install LIFELINE for those in need of this service.

Help locate volunteers for Doctor’s appointments and for delivery of meals.

Help with booking the Handivan.

For more information contact:

Audrey Watters

(Senior Resource Coordinator of Elkhorn S.A.I.L.)

Phone: 1-204-845-2011

Fax: 1-204-845-2371

E-mail: elksail@mts.net