The decision to immigrate may be significantly more difficult for seniors than younger immigrants. This is due to various factors, the most notable of which are the difficulties of movement caused by age, the inability to secure basic needs when living alone, and their need to socialize with others. 

Mian Hameed, President of the Manitoba Muslim Seniors Association, spoke about the difficulties faced by elderly Muslims in Winnipeg based on his 49 years of experience in the city and community. 

Seniors have various obstacles, according to Hameed, but it is important to note that there are two kinds of senior people in Winnipeg. The first group has been in Winnipeg for an extended time, while the second group are newcomers. Each group faces distinct obstacles from the other. Hameed added that some elderly Muslims endure loneliness because their kids have grown up and moved into different homes with their families, and they have their own lives. As a result, older adults need assistance with transportation, cleaning the house, cooking meals, and washing clothes. 

Hameed says seniors require a social life but frequently cannot access community centres because no one can assist them to get there. At this age, many prefer to go to the mosque to pray and to break social isolation. Hameed feels strongly that building a seniors' centre is needed. 

"To improve their lives, we need to establish a special centre for seniors to socialize." Also, he said that a senior's home in the future would be important so that they can live among people who have a similar cultural background.

In general, he says that at the moment transportation is the major need so that seniors can go into the community to get groceries, medicine, and go to the community centre and masjid.

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