Alberta

The natural beauty, the sense of culture and a rich history are all things that make the city of Edmonton a great place to explore. If you are considering Edmonton as a vacation destination or as a place to enjoy retirement, Holiday Retirement is already there. The concept of an all-inclusive lifestyle with the option to travel appeals to many, and I personally was happy to find that Edmonton senior housing options include Holiday Retirement. 

Ogden House 50+, 2102 69th Ave. SE. We will be having a murder mystery TGIF dinner on Friday, Feb. 17 starting at 5: 30 p.m. We have a full calendar of events for February, for further information call 403.279.2003

What is Adult Day Care?
There are two types of adult day care, social and medical and the purpose of both is that seniors have a place where they are cared for and have the opportunity to interact with other seniors during the day. In both social and medical settings there are programs keep seniors motivated and energized. Seniors can be involved and engaged socially while being cared for in a safe and comfortable environment. The difference between social and medical care centres is that in a medical day care facility, healthcare professionals are present and available.

Canadian provinces are each unique in whether or not seniors’ facilities and communities are regulated or funded. Therefore it’s important to do the research into what your options are, whether there are regulations in place set at the government level and who the seniors’ advocates are in the province where you will need Assisted Living.

The explosion and fire Tuesday at the Bethany Senior Citizens Home in Old Strathcona has highlighted the shortage of senior's housing in Edmonton.

Pincher Creek, Alberta is a small tourist town in southern Alberta just north of Waterton Lakes National Park. Because of the area’s natural beauty and neighboring lakes, tourism is the main economic driver in the area. While tourism does drive the economy, the town does not get overly busy during peak tourist season like other tourist towns such as Jasper or Banff. The town is able to retain its slow, laid back atmosphere during these months. If you are considering retiring to a small town in southern Alberta, Pincher Creek is certainly a location to consider.

In every stage of your life there is the possibility that you may require some sort of medical support that is specialized for your age group. The medical support that an infant might require is very much different from that required by an adolescent or young adult. When a person reaches the later years of their life they may require daily care that comes in the form of supportive living services.

Previous blog posts have looked at some of the retirement options in British Columbia; now its time to look east to Alberta and examine what is available for seniors care in Edmonton. 

Alberta Health Services system provides a range of services to support wellness and independence of seniors. Senior care in Alberta can be divided into several categories. Each category has both private and public pay options. 

Independent Living is perfect for functionally independent seniors who do not require any assistance with daily living activities. The following options exist for seniors who consider independent living:

Canada has a complicated structure that supports the planning, funding and delivery of home care services across Canada. There is no central body of government that regulates home care, and in 12 of 13 provinces and territories, home care services fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministries of Health.