International Day of Disabled Persons
International Day of Disabled Persons is December 3. Communities around the province will recognize this day with activities like wheelchair basketball games, trade and art shows and comedy presentations.
Mobile Dental Clinics for Long-term Care Residents
Two new mobile dental clinics will bring on site dental services to long-term
care residents throughout the province.
Updated Information for Seniors
Updated information on programs and services for seniors is now available in the
new
Seniors Programs and Services Information Guide and Quick
Facts brochure.
Seniors' Centres Survey
The Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta and the Alberta Council on Aging
are using a survey to gather information on seniors’
centres.
Rural Affordable Supportive Living Program
Alberta Seniors and Community Supports will provide capital funding to
promote the development of affordable supportive living developments in rural
municipalities.
Albertans Recognized for Service to Seniors
Five individuals and three Alberta organizations have been recognized for
their outstanding commitment and volunteer service on behalf of seniors at the
ninth annual Minister's Seniors Service Awards.
New and
Updated Continuing Care Standards
The Alberta government is immediately implementing new and updated health
and accommodation service standards for continuing care. Read the news
release for more information.
Provincial
Surplus Helps Create More Housing in Rural Alberta
Albertans will benefit significantly from $140 million in provincial funding
that will support the development or upgrading of approximately 4,200 supportive
living, affordable housing and seniors housing units.
Community Support Systems
The Community Support Systems Division focuses on advancing the quality of
life for persons with disabilities and promoting the safety of vulnerable adults
who receive government-funded care services.