Six of 15 aging healthy projects now operating in Alberta

Oct 11, 2023 | 5:46 PM

Fifteen projects to help seniors maintain well-being, independence and safety in their homes and communities are now being funded by the provincial government, in collaboration with Healthy Aging Alberta.

Six were awarded in July 2022 and are now operating, with another nine announced this June, all at a price tag of $2.1 million.

The province notes that these non-medical services range from social and emotional supports to help with everyday tasks such as housekeeping, yard and snow removal, transportation, and meal delivery.

“Communities rely on older adults, and older adults rely on their communities. The Government of Alberta’s commendable commitment to supporting both the well-being of seniors and the community-based senior-serving organizations reflects this shared understanding,” Karen McDonald, provincial director for Healthy Aging Alberta, said Wednesday.

“Healthy Aging Alberta acknowledges the shared vision between seniors, community-based senior-serving organizations, the United Way of Calgary, and the Government of Alberta: to continue our work to make Alberta one of the best places in the world to grow older.”

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Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, adds, “Seniors across our province deserve to live vibrant lives as they age. This funding is critical to ensure that seniors have the supports they need to live independently in their homes and communities.”

Approved projects – 2022

Veiner Centre Medicine Hat, $200,000
Wild Rose Community Connections High River, $200,000
Age Friendly Cold Lake Society, 200,000
Westend Seniors Activity Centre Edmonton, $150,000
Camrose & District Home Support Society, $150,000
Bashaw & District Support Services Association, $150,000

Approved projects – 2023

Circle of Wisdom Elder and Seniors Centre Calgary, $175,000
Drumheller/Starland Older Adult Community & Home Support Project, $175,000
Grande Prairie Seniors Outreach Meals on Wheels, $169,927
Vulcan FCSS & Foodbank, $149,963
Aging Well in Community Lamont, $141,631
Bridge to Oasis Foundation Calgary, $100,000
Fort MacLeod FCSS, $79,679
Westlock and District FCSS, $55,900
Beaverlodge FCSS Meals on Wheels, $30,000

More information about supports for seniors is at alberta.ca.

by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)