Seniors and Older Adults
A wide variety of services, programs, and events are available to seniors in the City of Fort Saskatchewan.
View the 2021 Seniors Resource Calendar
Caregiver Support Group |
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Do you care for an aging parent, spouse, friend or other person close to you? You are a caregiver. Would you like to connect with other people in similar situations? Join us for sharing of experience and resources once per month to learn from one another in a safe, supportive environment. When: 3rd Tuesday of the month (starting October 20, 2020) Time: 1:00pm Where: Lions Mane Room, Dow Centennial Centre For more information, contact 780-992-6623. |
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Elder Abuse |
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Elder abuse is a societal issue that is causing harm to older adults across the world. Abuse means an action, or deliberate behaviour, by a person in a position of trust, such as an adult child, family member , friend or caregiver, that causes an older adult harm. Take a moment to learn more about how to recognize and respond to elder abuse. Preventing Abuse of Older Adults Want to learn more? Check out itsnotright.ca |
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The friendly visitor programs connects local seniors with local volunteers to make a connection over the telephone. The goal of this program is to reduce social isolation and build community. ApplyTo receive support from the program: Download the Friendly Visitor Application Package VolunteerIf you would like to know more information on volunteering for the program, download the Friendly Visitor Volunteer Package. Apply to be a Friendly Visitor For more information, contact 780-992-6267. |
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Home Support Services |
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Home Support provides practical, in-home support services to residents of Fort Saskatchewan. Home Support enables individuals to retain and/or improve their quality of life by enhancing independent living, reducing isolation and promoting a safe and quality home life. Home Support provides:
For more information, contact the Home Support Coordinator at 780-992-6202. |
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Partnered Groups and Services |
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Seniors Outreach |
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For information, referral, and advocacy to enable seniors to remain as independent as possible, while maintaining dignity and an optimum quality of life with supports to seniors and their families by:
All services are free of charge and we will visit you in your home. For more information call 780-992-6623. |
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Snow Angels Snow Clearing Program |
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The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers Snow Angels, a volunteer snow clearance program to assist seniors with a disability or medical condition in the community. Applicants must be referred to the program by their family To receive support from the program download the Snow Clearance Program Resident Package. To volunteer for the program download the Snow Clearance Program Volunteer Package. For more information, contact 780-992-6267. |
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Whipper Snippers Lawn Care Program |
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The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers Whippers Snippers, a volunteer lawn care program to assist seniors with a disability or medical condition. Applicants must be referred to the program by their family physician, or existing clients of the home support, or home care program can be referred. Applicants must also meet an income level requirement. To volunteer for the program, download the Volunteer Information Package (PDF). To receive support from the program, you can:
For more information, contact 780-992-6623. |