Income tax returns are due April 30th. This deadline is especially important for any residents who receive government funding – either in Funded Assisted Living or Long-Term Care – as rates are calculated annually using information from the Notice of Assessment.

For Residents Living in the Apartments

If you or your loved one live in the apartments and would like help filing your income taxes, help is available through the Community Volunteer Income Tax program (CVIT) sponsored by Revenue Canada. This program is available to seniors who have a simple tax situation and meet the following restrictions:

1 Person – total family income under $40,000
2 People – total family income under $55,000

To participate in the program:

1. Fill out the CVIT consent form. This form gives the volunteers permission to file taxes on your behalf. You can download the form here: CVIT Consent Form  Printed forms are also available from any of the LEAs.
2. Bring the completed form along with copies of all tax slips and hand them off to one of the LEAs.
3. The LEAs will keep your documents secure and hand them to the CVIT volunteers who will prepare your tax return.

If you have any questions you can contact the LEA team at (604) 851-4004.

For Residents Living in Long-Term Care

All primary contacts for residents living in long-term care received a letter via email with tax information in January. If you have questions about how to do taxes for a resident in LTC please contact Garry Janzen Garry.Janzen[at]mennoplace.ca .

Residents in long-term care often qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. To apply for this credit you will need to fill out form T2201.

• More information about the credit and how to apply for it can be found here: T2201 Disability Tax Credit Information.
• You can download the form here: T2201 Disability Tax Credit Form.

Family, friends and staff are invited to the second session of our Dementia Education Series, Perceptions in Dementia happening this week – March 11th. Details below.

Dr. Nanda will lead this informative session and share valuable insights into the care and management of individuals living with dementia. This session offers an excellent opportunity to deepen understanding and enhance the support we provide to our residents. If you missed the first session you are still welcome to join in starting Wednesday.

We strongly encourage all staff members and family partners to attend and benefit from Dr. Nanda’s expertise.

We look forward to your participation.

We have received dozens of balls of yarn for our volunteers to knit and crochet into prayer shawls. Thank you!

When the group meets later this month they will have a shelf full of colours to choose from. With your help they will create shawls that will bring warmth, comfort and a touch of home to residents and their families.

The prayer shawl program is ongoing. If you would like to donate yarn  please drop it off with any of the LEAs in the apartments or bring it to the main entrance of Menno Hospital.