Below is a list of several health organizations that can be beneficial for day to day living.
Community Quadrant
10th Fl, Milner Building 10040 104 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5J 0Z2
The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing financial assistance to buy medical equipment and supplies.
Community Quadrant
201, 222 58 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2H 2S3
We provide direct local help and support to people in Calgary and surrounding area who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Primarily, we offer support, education and respite programs for people living with dementia, their family members and caregivers.
Community Quadrant
303 6707 Elbow Drive SW
Calgary, AB
T2V 0E5
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories exists to: heighten awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia; provide support services; and, support research into the cause and a cure for this disease.
Community Quadrant
500, 1520 4 Street SW
Calgary, AB
T2R 1H5
The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance (a child benefit and personal benefits) through the AISH program.
Community Quadrant
Calgary, AB
We are the skilled and dedicated health professionals, support staff, volunteers and physicians who promote wellness and provide health care every day to approximately 3.8 million Albertans, as well as to many residents of southwestern Saskatchewan, southeastern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has over 104,000 employees, including approximately 96,100 direct AHS employees and almost 8,000 staff working in AHS wholly-owned subsidiaries such as Carewest, CapitalCare Group and Calgary Laboratory Services (excluding Covenant Health staff), 17,600 volunteers and almost 8,400 physicians.
Community Quadrant
Calgary, AB
ICAA’s mission is to promote Active Aging as a solution to improving the quality of life for older adults. Our efforts are directed at helping businesses excel in serving the 50+ population, and at helping that population serve itself.
Community Quadrant
Calgary, AB
Canadians are enjoying longer life spans and better health than ever before. The proportion of seniors in the Canadian population is expected to double by 2025. Health Canada is proactively conducting research and planning to better understand the needs of Canadian seniors and to ensure that programs and services respond to Canada’s demographic aging.
Community Quadrant
5759 80 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2C 4S6
We prepare and deliver nutritious, quality, and affordable meals to anyone in Calgary, regardless of age or income. Short-term or long-term, we are here to help! We offer 5 different programs serving individuals, families, schools, non-profit agencies, and community groups.
Community Quadrant
102, 5636 Burbank Cres SE
Calgary, AB
T2H1Z6
Parkinson Alberta is dedicated to helping people and families of Alberta who live with Parkinson disease and related disorders. Our core services include supportive counselling, support groups for people with Parkinson disease and their caregivers, learning resources, referrals, peer program, in-service community awareness programs and speech therapy.
Community Quadrant
Calgary, AB
How seniors can prevent falls. Our expert Dr. David Hogan is the Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Calgary.
Community Quadrant
Calgary, AB
A Registered Dietitian provides information about heart healthy, low fat eating to patients referred due to high cholesterol, high lipids and/or high blood pressure.
Community Quadrant
Calgary, AB
A parking placard and/or disabled licence plate enables those unable to walk 50 metres (150 feet) to use specially designated parking facilities. The placards are issued to individuals who provide proof of eligibility under this program. An applicant requesting plates must either have the vehicle(s) registered in the name of the person with the disability or be a joint owner on the vehicle registration.
Community Quadrant
Calgary, AB
Health Canada seniors frequently asked questions reagrding health issues.
Community Quadrant
304, 301 14th Street NW
Calgary, AB
T2N 2A1
Have you ever wondered why no one talks about sexuality after 60? A group of dedicated seniors has been working to provide insight into just that. This committed and tenacious group has been meeting, laughing and sharing their experiences with love, loss and sexuality to create a series of stage readings, monologues and digital stories.
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