Your home care is now an away game

Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today.

I heard something out of Winnipeg that made me just shake my head, thinking about what it means for folks in Selkirk and the Interlake. Imagine needing help at home, maybe with getting around, or managing medication, and being told you have to leave your own apartment to get that care. That's the reality for some residents on Powers Street in Winnipeg, where the health authority has deemed an apartment block unsafe for home-care staff to even enter.

This isn't just a Winnipeg problem. We've got a lot of seniors and folks with disabilities right here in Selkirk, from the apartments near Selkirk Park down to the older homes closer to Manitoba Avenue, who rely on home care. When a health authority says a building is too dangerous for staff, it speaks to a bigger issue of safety and support that stretches beyond city limits. It’s about respect for both the people needing care and the folks providing it.

* **A Question of Safety:** If buildings are truly unsafe for staff, what does that say about the living conditions for the residents?

* **Impact on Dignity:** Forcing people to leave their homes for essential care strips away their independence and dignity.

* **Strain on Services:** This kind of logistical nightmare puts even more pressure on an already stretched healthcare system, potentially affecting services for everyone, including us here in Selkirk.

We pride ourselves on looking after our own in Selkirk, whether it's through our hospital or our community supports. This situation in Winnipeg reminds us that maintaining safe, accessible care is a constant effort. We need to make sure our own communities, from the banks of the Red River to our quietest streets, are places where everyone can get the care they need, right where they live.

Nolan Chicken, MiTL Sports Desk, Selkirk.

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