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

Unison at Kerby Centre helps seniors live their best lives. Since 1973, Kerby Centre has provided a variety of programing and supports for older adults in Calgary and the surrounding area. 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

The Veiner Centre supports the well-being of older adults in Medicine Hat by serving as a central hub for connection, community programs, and essential information.

Lethbridge’s Community Wellbeing & Safety Strategy (CWSS) lays the foundation for programs and services that support the health and wellbeing of all community members. As a core activity of the CWSS, Integrated Coordinated Access is a community-wide effort that connects organizations, frontline staff, community members, and stakeholders. This occurs through common language, agreed upon pathways for information and referral, and foundational training. ICA is a system or network that outlines the paths in which people in our community travel to find help.

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 from Alberta Health Services about Continuing Care Home Type B & Type B Secure Spaces.

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 

211 is a helpline and online database of Alberta's community and social services. 211 is answered and updated by highly-trained specialists.