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Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) : information sheet

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home... More ≫

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home repairs, adaptations and renovations.

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Aging well in community grant program

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This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of the Aging Well in Community Grant Program, which provides funding support to initiatives that help Alberta seniors live safely and independently in... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of the Aging Well in Community Grant Program, which provides funding support to initiatives that help Alberta seniors live safely and independently in their chosen communities. Includes eligibility requirements, application timelines and where to find additional information.

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Seniors facilities and housing : Capital Maintenance and Renewal Program

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the Seniors Facilities and Housing Capital Maintenance and Renewal Program for potential funding applicants. It includes a brief description of the program... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the Seniors Facilities and Housing Capital Maintenance and Renewal Program for potential funding applicants. It includes a brief description of the program along with eligibility, outcomes and details on how to apply.

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Age-friendly Alberta. City of Calgary community profile

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On October 23, 2015, the Government of Alberta recognized the City of Calgary for its efforts towards creating an age-friendly community for residents. Age-friendly communities promote healthy and... More ≫

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On October 23, 2015, the Government of Alberta recognized the City of Calgary for its efforts towards creating an age-friendly community for residents. Age-friendly communities promote healthy and active aging. People in age-friendly communities are supported in maintaining their independence, and can access public buildings and amenities, participate in community events and initiatives, and acquire the supports and services they need.

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Age-friendly Alberta. Villages of Glenwood and Hill Spring, and Cardston County community profile

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On November 10, 2015, the Government of Alberta recognized the villages of Glenwood and Hill Spring, and Cardston County for their efforts towards creating an age-friendly community for residents.... More ≫

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On November 10, 2015, the Government of Alberta recognized the villages of Glenwood and Hill Spring, and Cardston County for their efforts towards creating an age-friendly community for residents. Age-friendly communities promote healthy and active aging. People in age-friendly communities are supported in maintaining their independence, and can access public buildings and amenities, participate in community events and initiatives, and acquire the supports and services they need.

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Age-friendly Alberta. City of Edmonton community profile

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On May 27, 2014, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council received the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award for their commitment to becoming an Age-Friendly Edmonton.... More ≫

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On May 27, 2014, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council received the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award for their commitment to becoming an Age-Friendly Edmonton. Edmonton is the first city in Alberta, and fourth city in Canada, to join the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities.

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Age-friendly Alberta. Strathcona County community profile

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Strathcona County’s Social Sustainability Framework identified the need for a seniors plan to prepare for shifting demographics. In response, the County developed the Older Adults Plan, approved... More ≫

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Strathcona County’s Social Sustainability Framework identified the need for a seniors plan to prepare for shifting demographics. In response, the County developed the Older Adults Plan, approved by Council on June 30, 2009. The plan uses the community’s strength as a base for building an age-friendly and caring community that values and supports its older residents. The plan promotes aging well, with independence, by providing the right programs, services and supports to meet the needs of older adults. On June 6, 2013, Strathcona County was the first community to receive the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award.

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