WELCOME

Welcome to Active Aging in Manitoba. We are a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion of active aging opportunities for all older Manitobans to enhance their health, mobility and continuing participation in their community. We are also the provincial organization responsible for the planning and implementation of the annual Manitoba 55+ Games. Our office is located inside the Wellness Institute at Seven Oaks General Hospital, 1075 Leila Avenue in Winnipeg.

The Manitoba 55+ Virtual Games: June 14 – August 31, 2021! You can sign-up at any time to participate.

2021 Manitoba 55+ Virtual Games have been EXTENDED to August 31!

Presented by: PlayNow.com – Virtually, until we meet again! A full summer of FUN!

EXCITING UPDATE! To encourage and promote participation and engagement, the Manitoba 55+ Virtual Games have been extended to August 31st! Participants can enjoy a full summer filled with activities, games and crafts.

To Participate: Register. Track. Submit. When completed, be sure to send us your activity tracker along with any photo or story you’d like to share to be eligible to win some great prizes! Do as little or as much as you like and sign up at any time to participate. Join many other Manitobans, to connect virtually in the 2021 MB 55+ Games – it’s simple, free and FUN!

Are you participating in other activities such as kayaking, gardening, disc golf, etc. – mark them down on your activity tracker. Even though these are not core ‘Manitoba 55+ Games’ events, they are great physical activities – get active, be active, and stay active throughout the summer months. (The core Games Events have been expanded to include other activities that can be done safely, abiding by current public health orders.) Do your thing, your way, all summer long!

*Visit the Games page for more information on how to participate & download the MB 55+ Virtual Games Information Package.

UPDATES

Active Aging in Manitoba (AAIM) is aware that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is present in Manitoba and we want to ensure that our staff, volunteers and older adults we support are at minimal risk.

As the situation continues to evolve, AAIM will be monitoring the situation. AAIM will use the information available from Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living; the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization to guide our decisions regarding our programming. There is an increased risk for individuals: aged 65 and over, with compromised immune systems and/or with underlying medical conditions.

If you are concerned about symptoms that you or a loved one may be experiencing, please contact Health Links at 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257 to speak to a Health Links registered nurse. Keep up to date with evolving public health recommendations from MB Health: www.gov.mb.ca/health/coronavirus/

IMPORTANT VACCINE INFORMATION

Pop Up Clinics

Appointments

Appointments are required for these sites, and can be made by calling the vaccine call centre at 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC) from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. Have your health card ready.

Eligibility Criteria– This link has info for both the pop up sites eligibility (and super sites) and the Pharmacy/Doctors for those aged 50-64 and meet the criteria. 

DON’T PUT YOUR HEALTH ON HOLD

No matter what’s going on in the world, your regular health concerns don’t stop. Neither does your doctor. Right now, doctors across Manitoba are still available to help with your essential health concerns as we adapt to COVID-19. That help extends to everything from prescriptions and ongoing chronic conditions, to injuries and other illnesses.

Doctors are here to help you. They may provide a phone or video appointment. If an in-person visit is needed, doctor’s offices are taking public health precautions to screen patients, disinfect more frequently and apply social distancing advice in common spaces like waiting rooms. Most importantly, your doctor can help you decide if you should seek care now, or wait. Don’t self-diagnose, or simply assume they’re not available. Just call your doctor first to get advice. They’re ready to help.

Webinar based learning

Online learning and connectivity is now more important (and convenient!) than ever before. We are always looking to share these wonderful resources with you. Check back regularly for updated registration details and links.