International Day of Older Persons

"The world marks the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons as we reckon with the disproportionate and severe impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought on older persons around the world – not only on their health, but on their rights and well-being." - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

A & O: Support Services for Older Adults is responding to the needs of older Manitobans who are at the highest risk of COVID-19 infection through the delivery of specialized programs including the 311 Food Security Line, Senior Centre Without Walls and Senior Immigrant Settlement Services' online classes and settlement support. This innovative programming is more important than ever before. A & O: Support Services for Older Adults continues to provide innovative programs and services for older adults before, during and after Covid-19. Older adults need to know they are not alone.