Calgary Retirement Homes
 

Calgary Retirement Homes

Calgary offers many qualified retirement homes. Whether you are looking for a community for a healthy and self-sufficient senior or a supportive atmosphere for a senior who requires daily assistance and care, you will certainly uncover plenty of options that meet your unique needs.

Calgary retirement homes

Calgary offers suitable residences for various senior lifestyles. If you are active or concerned with staying in good physical condition, you might enjoy Calgary’s natural riches, like its picturesque national parks and mountains. Alternatively, you could experience the city’s expanding and lively downtown core. Sports fans will love Calgary’s many professional teams, like the National Hockey League’s Flames, the Canadian Football League’s Stampeders, the National Lacrosse League’s Roughnecks, and its minor league baseball team, the Vipers. But, if you seek relaxation or you have a condition that does not permit such activity, you will find Calgary’s beautiful scenery both pleasing and calming. For example, if your loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, Calgary offers ideal homes with art therapy or brain health exercises that can be therapeutic.

Retirement Home Oversight in Alberta

The predominant organization ensuring that Alberta’s seniors homes are safe and secure is the Alberta Senior Citizen Housing Association (ASCHA). This non-profit association, established in 1967, has represented plenty of seniors homes (ranging from independent living to long-term care) from across the province. ASCHA "supports members in creating and maintaining vibrant senior housing for Albertans." It identifies its vision as being "the voice and champion for seniors housing." Because ASCHA membership is completely voluntary, you might wish to find out whether a home about which you are interested is a member home. This inquiry could give you the peace of mind of knowing that you or your loved one will have a strong advocate.

Alberta’s government also oversees seniors homes. In May 2012, the province transferred many of the services once part of the Ministry of Seniors to the Ministry of Health. However, the latter ministry is also responsible for ensuring that seniors live in comfortable and reasonable homes. Since 2008, the Ministry of Seniors launched myriad campaigns against elder abuse. It has also educated seniors about their rights and what constitutes abuse.

Financial Assistance in Alberta

The province of Alberta might assist you in making your living arrangements affordable. Here are a few examples of financial assistance programs (all of which are contained in the provided link).
  • Special Needs Assistance for Seniors
  • Dental Assistance for Seniors Program
  • Alberta Seniors Benefit Program
Since Alberta does not charge provincial sales taxes, you will save money if you are moving to Calgary!

When you look through the listings below, you will discover the diversity of services and amenities a Calgary retirement homes provide. Some of these include:

  • A concierge
  • Recreational activities, like gardening, shuffleboard, brain games, and community programs
  • On-site barber/hair salon
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Round the clock emergency services

    • Other retirement options
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