Alberta Seniors - Learning Centre

02/12/2025

Alberta offers a variety of programs to support seniors, including health benefits, income support, and other assistance. Here's an overview of these programs:

Health Benefits

Alberta Seniors Benefit: A monthly payment that increases with inflation to help seniors pay for daily living costs.

Dental and Optical Assistance: Up to $5,000 of coverage every five years for eligible seniors to help with dental and optical services.

Prescription Drugs: Premium-free coverage for prescription drugs and other health-related services not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.

Income Support

Special Needs Assistance for Seniors (SNA): A program for Alberta residents who are 65 or older, Canadian citizens, and meet financial eligibility criteria.

Other Assistance

Financial Assistance: Low-income seniors can receive financial assistance to help with monthly living expenses.

Private Health Insurance: Seniors can purchase private health insurance to cover medical expenses that government health care does not.

Other Benefits

Canada Pension Plan (CPP): Provides retirement, survivor, death, disability, and children's benefits to those who qualify.

Old Age Security (OAS): A pension that seniors can receive.

For more detailed information on these programs, please visit the Government of Alberta's official website:

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-seniors-benefit

Seniors with low-income can get financial assistance to help with monthly living expenses.

10/06/2023

I wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible importance of seniors learning technology in today's world. 🌍

👴👵 Seniors bring a wealth of wisdom and experience, but technology can often seem like a foreign language. However, there are many reasons why it's essential for our older generations to dive into the digital age:

1️⃣ **Stay Connected:** Technology helps seniors connect with loved ones near and far, especially in this era of virtual gatherings. 💻📞

2️⃣ **Independence:** It empowers them to handle everyday tasks like online shopping, banking, and even healthcare appointments from the comfort of home. 🏠💳🏥

3️⃣ **Mental Stimulation:** Learning tech keeps the mind active, promoting cognitive health and preventing isolation. 🧠📚

4️⃣ **Lifelong Learning:** It's never too late to acquire new skills, and technology opens up a world of educational resources. 🌐📚

5️⃣ **Safety & Security:** Knowledge of technology can protect seniors from online scams and enhance personal safety. 🔒🚫

So, let's encourage our seniors to embrace technology, provide them with support and guidance, and bridge the generational gap in this digital age. 🤝💻

Share your thoughts and experiences about seniors and technology below! Let's celebrate their journey into the digital world. 🎉👏

04/22/2022

Alberta received 62 people, and 3 dogs arrived at the Edmonton Airport. We will help these families settle down and access services.

If you would like to find out what support is available, click the following link.

How the province and Albertans are helping out as part of Canada's response to the crisis in Ukraine.

02/20/2021

*Vaccine for seniors* - A senior born in 1946 or earlier will be able to receive the vaccine, regardless of where they live. Seniors will be able to book their immunization appointment through Alberta Health Services using an online and telephone booking system.

Details on how to book – by phone or online – will be released on Feb. 24, and links will be posted on the COVID-19 vaccine web page https://www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx Information about supports for isolated seniors and those with mobility challenges will also be posted.

https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=773115878D6F4-ABBA-6578-DBB2549E1A8C826D

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06/21/2019

Today, June 21st is the summer solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day for all Canadians to acknowledge and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures

06/18/2019

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05/30/2019

Alberta Seniors is playing an important role in ensuring that older people are not excluded from the benefits of technological advances. Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the lives of older people as it is incorporated into assistive devices, home security, access to health care, banking, communication and many other areas. However, if older people are unfamiliar with new technologies and find them daunting, they may not benefit fully from these advances. In order to minimize difficulties arising from unfamiliarity with technology, an introductory computer course is offered to people aged 55 and over. Senior facilities are encouraged to signup.