Fact Sheet: A Portrait of Alberta Seniors

Alberta's Seniors, A Diverse Population

Alberta's seniors are a diverse population that spans more than two generations, with an age range from 65 to more than 100 years and with varying skills, abilities, support systems, living arrangements and levels of health.

The information in this fact sheet is intended to provide basic information on Alberta's seniors and focuses on demographics, living arrangements, income, ethnicity, education, health status and activities. Various sources have been used to compile this information, using the most recent data available.

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Content

Highlights

Alberta's Aging Population

Gender

Marital Status

Location of Residence

Housing

Living Arrangements

Income

Expenditures

Labour Force Characteristics

Unpaid Housework

Aboriginal Seniors

Seniors Born Outside of Canada

Migration

Language

Education

Health

Community Contributions

Religion

(Updated January 2006)

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