Services offered to seniors under the program include assistance with grocery shopping, transportation, home maintenance and group meals which provide nutritional food and an opportunity to socialize.
Specific services vary from community to community.
These projects are examples of the partnership between Manitoba Health, Regional Health Authorities and individual communities. An evaluation by the Centre on Aging of the University of Manitoba concluded that Support Services to Seniors projects benefit the client by maintaining their health and the ability to function in the community longer and by delaying or reducing the need for home care. These projects are an important part of health service.