ASCHA is advancing efforts to socialize our four key advocacy priorities: Optimization of Alberta’s Housing Continuum and Stock; Influencing Continuing Care Transformation; Capital Investment, Planning and Renewal; and Organizational Funding Models, Regulation, and Policy Reform. These priorities were identified and supported by our membership and advance the housing sector’s key positions on continuing care and assisted living, affordable and community housing, and Alberta’s Seniors Lodge Program. Through extensive data collection, research, member consultation, and collaboration with our allied organizations, partners, and government ministries, we have developed a framework document to communicate our findings and recommendations. The Right Housing, The Right Supports, The Right Time: A prevention-focused agenda for Alberta’s housing and supports system, positions housing as foundational to prevention and broader systems reform. This document outlines how the sector is responding to change, while navigating various issues impacting service delivery and achieving the housing and support goals of communities, and the province as a whole. The framework guides decisionmakers on how we can work to build a stronger housing and supports system that ensures more Albertans remain stable, connected, and supported in the places they choose to call home.

Mark your calendar for ASCHA’s upcoming Region Meetings! These meetings bring together CEOs/CAOs, senior leaders, and board members to take part in important conversations impacting housing and continuing care in your region, learn about key sector priorities, and connect with fellow members.

📍 South Region — October 6

Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary South – Conference Centre - 8360 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary

📍 Central Region — October 7

Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South - 33 Petrolia Drive, Gasoline Alley E, Red Deer County

📍 North Region — October 8

Edmonton Hotel and Convention Centre - 4520 76 Ave NW, Edmonton

Enriching Lives Program - Grant Portal is Open!
The Enriching Lives Grant Portal opened on Sep. 21 with applications being accepted from eligible contracted Type A, Type B, and Type C continuing care homes in Alberta. Before preparing and submitting an application, organizations are encouraged to read the Eligibility Requirements in the Program Guide for complete information as well as the Frequently Asked Questions. The grant portal can be accessed here. The Enriching Lives Program is a provincial funding initiative that supports continuing care homes in enhancing residents' quality of life through meaningful, resident-directed activities and leadership development. The program is funded by the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services and administered by the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA). ASCHA is part of the Advisory Committee for the Enriching Lives Program and is proud to support this program.

2026 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards
On Oct. 1, during the Day of Older Persons in Alberta, the 2026 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards ceremony was held at Government House in Edmonton. Congratulations to The Evergreens Foundation and GEF Seniors Housing, recipients of Nonprofit Organization Awards. We also congratulate Marlene Raasok, recipient of the Alice Modin Award, which recognizes a senior individual or couple for exceptional long-term volunteer service to their community and province. Marlene is President of the Alberta Association on Gerontology, Board Chair of the Good Samaritan Society, and a valued collaborator on many ASCHA initiatives.