Ministry of Seniors and Housing
Offers programs and services to support the well-being and quality of life of seniors and help Albertans access affordable housing.
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Planning and building affordable housing
Housing providers can access funding to build, renew or maintain housing for seniors, families with low income, and groups with special needs. Submissions are currently being accepted for consideration.
Reducing social isolation for seniors
Social isolation and exclusion can be a significant issue for many seniors. This toolkit helps service providers, community groups, and health professionals address its challenges.
Caring for caregivers
Learn strategies and find helpful tips for supporting loved ones through health and living challenges.
Age-friendly communities
“Age-friendly” is the idea of making structures and services more accessible for seniors with varying needs and capacities. Use these steps to create an age-friendly initiative in your community.
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Minister Lori Dawn Sigurdson
Ms. Sigurdson was appointed Minister of Seniors and Housing on February 2, 2016.
Our responsibilities
Alberta Seniors and Housing provides programs and services to assist seniors and promote their safety and wellbeing. The ministry also supports the development of affordable housing and ensures Albertans in need have access to housing options.
The population of seniors in Alberta is currently over 575,000 and is expected to double to one million by 2035. It is essential that they live safely and independently in their chosen communities. To that end, the ministry promotes age-friendly initiatives, working with communities to develop inclusive and welcoming approaches to a wide variety of challenges faced by seniors and those in need.
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