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ASCHA commissioned this report to help simplify the way we describe seniors housing options in Alberta. Three distinct categories were developed and then tested for feedback from the public
Family caregivers are the shadow workforce of our society, and the backbone of our healthcare system. To support family caregivers, Caregiver Centered Care provides multiple training opportunities.
Caregivers Alberta is an organziation that provides caregivers with the supports, education, and resources they need to assist them in their roles as caregivers
CORE is an initiative put together by the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Blue Cross and the Government of Canada. It is a knowledge hub for Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) organizations and allied agencies and individuals in Alberta. It features information and resources on a variety of aging subject areas.
Published by Comfort Life, this is a general overview of how Canadians typically cover the costs of seniors' housing and care
This is your go-to resource for Calgary and area seniors and housing information.
A non-profit organization that provides things such as information, resources, programming, community supports via an Outreach Team, and more. Serves older Albertans, as well as their families/caregivers, in Red Deer and area
This is your go-to resource for Edmonton and area seniors and housing information.
Information on the Veterans Service Centre located in Edmonton, AB
This is the official website of the Government of Alberta's Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services
Information from the Government of Alberta on financial assistance and other supports for seniors, caregivers and service providers
Information from the Government of Alberta on available resources to help meet the needs of seniors in the province. Includes resources on such things as aging in community and reducing social isolation
Alberta Health monitors all supportive living and long-term care accommodations for compliance to the Accommodation Standards, minimally on an annual basis. The purpose of the Accommodation Standards is to ensure accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services (e.g. meals, building maintenance, security and housekeeping) that promote the safety, security and quality of life of Albertans living in those accommodations.
This is the official website for information from Alberta Health Services (AHS) on continuing care in the province of Alberta
Continuing Care information and FAQ from Alberta Health Services
Information about Designated Supportive Living from Alberta Health Services
This is the official site for the Alberta Council on Aging. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for seniors and encourage their participation in all aspects of community by educating seniors and the public and by advising government
Information from the Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council on community programs and contact information
The Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council works alongside stakeholders for collective community action that engages, empowers and enables older adults and supports their well-being
A non-profit, Edmonton-based organization that provides recreational adult day programs for seniors
Information from the City of Edmonton on available housing resources and supports seniors can access
Information from the City of Calgary on age-friendly resources as well as services for elderly Albertans
The Calgary Seniors Resource Society offers social work, elder abuse resources, community grocery resources, and more
Helpful resources and information from the Government of Canada, regarding seniors housing options