Key services
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Providing housing options for families, seniors and individuals with special needs.
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Seniors with low-income can get financial assistance to help with monthly living expenses.
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Eligible seniors can get help covering the cost of basic dental and optical services.
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Recognize signs of elder abuse and learn how to get help.
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Eligible seniors can access a variety of financial and health support programs.
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Low-interest home equity loans can cover a range of home adaptations and renovations to help seniors stay in their homes longer.
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Eligible senior homeowners can defer all or part of their municipal property taxes with a low-interest home equity loan.
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Seniors with low-income can get financial assistance to help afford the cost of appliances and specific health and personal supports.
In Focus
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Minister’s Seniors Service Awards
Recognize Albertans and organizations that make a difference in the lives of seniors and their communities.
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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.
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Caring for caregivers
Learn strategies and find helpful tips for supporting loved ones through health and living challenges.
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Minister Josephine Pon
Josephine Pon was appointed Minister of Seniors and Housing on April 30, 2019.
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 600,000 and is expected to grow 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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Featured News
- Nov 28, 2019
Minister of Seniors and Housing Josephine Pon issued the following statement on her discussion with federal Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen:
- Nov 22, 2019
The government is investing $7 million for continuing care in Drumheller to help seniors remain in their chosen community.
- Nov 21, 2019
Government will review the income verification process to make applying for affordable housing easier for applicants and housing providers.