Resources
Local
- 211 Community Connection
Connects to human services, community programs.
TTY access is available for the hard of hearing.
- Capital Health
Information is available on topics such as general health for seniors [79 health categories], keeping fit, eating to stay healthy, and living safely at home. Offers public health advisories [flu info, etc.]
The first point of contact is to call Community Care Access (known formerly as Information and Intake) at (780) 496-1300. Community Care Access provides telephone screening and needs assessment 24 hours
a day, seven days a week.
Provincial
- Alberta Council on Aging
Alberta's only provincial non-government umbrella organization representing seniors.
Supports seniors in both rural and urban areas through its province-wide network and has been invited by government to make representation on behalf of its membership on the issues of aging.
- Alberta Council on Aging
Senior Friendly™ Program
Helps communities, businesses and organizations recognize the myths about seniors and provide services in a way that addresses the special needs
of the aging population.
- Alberta Seniors Week
- Directory of Seniors Organizations in Alberta
- Forms for:
- Alberta Seniors Benefit Program
- Special Needs Assistance for Seniors
- Dental Assistance for Seniors Program
- Optical Assistance for Seniors Program
- Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Housing
- Affordable Housing
- Social Housing
- Supportive Housing
- Aids to Daily Living
- General Disability Issues
- Income Support for Persons w/Disabilities
- Inform Alberta
- General info about community, health, social, and government services.
- Ability to search via postal code; results displayed
with ones in closest proximity listed first.
- Legislation
- Alberta Housing Act
- Blind Persons’ Rights Act
- Dependent Adults Act
- Gov’t Organization Act
- Personal Directives Act
- Seniors Benefit Act
- Quick Links
- Alberta Seniors Benefit Program
- Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Program
- Dental Assistance for Seniors Program
- Optical Assistance for Seniors Program
- Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program
- Office of the Public Guardian
- Canada-Alberta Affordable Housing Program
- Seniors Housing
- Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
- Protection for Persons in Care
- Office for Disability Issues
- Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
- Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities
- Alberta Brain Injury Initiative
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
- Seniors and Community Supports
Publications & Forms
Quick Facts on Programs and Services for Seniors
- Seniors Resources
- Seniors Programs and Services Information Guide
- Alberta Seniors Benefit Program Information Booklet
- Alberta Seniors Benefit Program Application
- Alberta Seniors Benefit Program Application Instructions
- Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Information Booklet
- Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Application
- Other Important Seniors Financial Assistance Forms
- Directory of Seniors' Organizations in Alberta
- Saying Farewell Handbook
- Fact Sheet: A Portrait of Alberta Seniors
- Disability Resources
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living — Brochure
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living — Cost-Share Exemption Application
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living — Cost-Share Exemption Appeal Information Sheet
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living — Cost-Share Exemption Appeal Form
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living — Compression Stockings Brochure
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living — Alberta Health Care Premium Subsidy Application
- Alberta Brain Injury Initiative Survival Guide
- Alberta Disability Strategy
- Seniors Information Line
Monday to Friday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM
Closed statutory holidays
Telephone numbers:
Toll-free in Alberta: 1-800-642-3853
Edmonton Area: (780) 427-7876
Fax: (780) 422-5954
Deaf or Hearing Impaired with TDD/TTY units:
Toll-free in Alberta: 1-800-232-7215
Edmonton area: (780) 427-9999
Note: The Information Line is busiest between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. For faster service, please call outside these times.
Helping seniors access information on provincial programs and services.
Standard Life Centre (main floor)
10405 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB
Phone: (780) 427-7876
Fax: (780) 422-6301
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM
(excluding statutory holidays)
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