Helpful Links
Alberta Council on Aging – The ACA is a province-wide charitable organization, comprised of individuals, organizations and agencies interested in issues and challenges related to Alberta’s aging population.
Alberta Health Prescription Drug Program for Seniors - Information on the Alberta government’s revised drug plan for seniors.
Alberta Seniors & Community Supports – Alberta Seniors & Community Supports is responsible for supporting the well-being and independence of Alberta’s seniors and for providing housing support for lower-income seniors and families, individuals with special needs and the homeless.
ASCHA – The Alberta Senior Citizens’ Housing Association (ASCHA) is a progressive Association representing the Seniors Housing Industry in Alberta. ASCHA is a registered society and operates as a Non-Profit Association.
CARP – Fifty Plus Net – home of The Canadian Association of Retired Persons.
Federal Superannuates National Association (FSNA) – senior citizen advocacy group representing retirees from the Public Service, the Canadian Forces and the RCMP.
SAGE – The Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (previously known as the Society for the Retired and Semi-Retired) is a leading advocate on behalf of local seniors.
Social Development Canada Federal Gov’t Income Security Programs – Social Development Canada delivers these pensions and benefits through the Old Age Security (OAS) program and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).
The Support Network – Edmonton’s Distress and Information Centre.
Service Canada – A comprehensive site listing federal government resources including information on finances and pensions, health and wellness, housing, safety and security. To obtain a copy of the Services for Seniors Guide call 1-800-622-6232 or e-mail guide@canada.gc.ca.