Resources
Associations
Here you will find helpful links to Seniors’ organizations, services and programs.
A New Vision of Aging is Canada’s largest advocacy association for older Canadians promoting equitable access to health care, financial security, and freedom from ageism.
Vision is a world in which all older persons will lead secure, healthy, active and dignified lives.
The Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) is a province-wide interdisciplinary organization that seeks to enhance the lives of the aging population through support of persons involved in and concerned with gerontology.
The Alberta Continuing Care Association is a non-profit, voluntary organization representing the providers of continuing care services in Alberta.
Age Friendly Edmonton addresses the key factors that contribute to healthy, active, creative, aging in Edmonton.
Alberta Council on Aging, for over 53 years, advises local to federal government about matters relating to the opportunity for full and equal participation of older persons living in Alberta and Canada.
Alberta Seniors Community Housing Association provides member services and a bold unifying voice to support the providers of seniors and community housing.
RehmaCare strives for excellence in the delivery of care and services to meet the diverse needs of our aging population based on Islamic culture and values.
The Covenant Health Network of Excellence in Seniors’ Health and Wellness was launched in 2013 to create capacity and expertise focused on enhanced and more sustainable models of seniors care province wide.
The Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (Sage) is established are to enhance the quality of life of older person.
The Seniors Housing Society of Alberta (SHSA) is a not for profit organization incorporated in 1997 to provide a forum for seniors' housing providers to share their best practices and explore better delivery options with their peers and all orders of government. Working collaboratively, the living environment for Alberta's seniors in supportive and assisted living facilities will be enhanced.
The Shaama Center is a dynamic community hub that offers a range of activities and services that enhance the quality of life of seniors, women and their families especially those who are isolated because of social and physical barriers.
Al Rashid Mosque
Al Rashid support seniors within our communities via accessible and culturally relevant programs and via sustainable partnerships with Canadian seniors-serving organizations.
International Federation on Aging
Mission & Goal of IFA: To drive the agenda of the world’s ageing populations.To be the global point of connection and networks of experts and expertise to influence and shape age-related policy.
Active Aging Canada
Active Aging Canada strives to promote a society where all adult and older adult Canadians are leading active lifestyles that contribute to their overall well-being.
Age Well Foundation
Agewell Foundation India is a not-for-profit organization which has been working for the welfare and empowerment of older persons of India since 1999.
Caregivers Associations
Founded in 2001 by a group of concerned caregivers, Caregivers Alberta strives to empower caregivers and promote their well-being by providing resources, mental health support, and education for people caring for family members or friends.
CORE Alberta-Healthy Aging
The knowledge hub connecting organizations that support and advance independent living for older Albertans.
Alzheimer, Dimentia & Memory care
Dementia Advice Service
Caring for a Dementia Patient: The 10 Most Important Tips for Family
Fitness, Nutrition, Prevention and Safety
Fitness and Exercise
- Series of exercise videos for older adults on You Tube
- Daily exercise for older adults Poster
- Knee and Hip Exercise Program Video /produced by Exercise specialist at PCN- Edmonton-West
- Movement Guidelines for Adults 65 and above
- Realist Systematic Review Infographic
Safety and Emergency preparedness
- Fraility & Fall prevention
- AHS Emergency Preparedness plan
Healthy Aging
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
E-lessons (Aging well)
Government
Government of Alberta online Services
- My Alberta eServices
- Seniors Financial Assistance
- Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services website
- SFA - Online Services
- My Alberta Digital Id (MADI)
Support Services
Family and Youth Institute (USA)
Seniors support services
Rehma Care
RehmaCare strives for excellence in the delivery of care and services to meet the diverse needs of our aging population based on Islamic culture and values.
The knowledge hub for Community-Based Seniors Serving organizations and allied agencies and individuals in Alberta.New Paragraph