Strathcona County is home to a generation that models hard work, vitality and care for others. Together, we are creating a community that is connected, safe, affordable and accessible for older adults.

Can't find what you are looking for? Call Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044 and talk to someone who can help you access resources and supports for all life's questions and challenges. 

Recreation and leisure programs

• Programs for seniors has up-to-date programming for drop-in fitness and social events

• Recreation Online features registered fitness and recreation programming for all ages, with many seniors specific programs.

• Arts and culture programs provides connection to Strathcona County's arts and cultural spaces and programming.

• Parks and trails can be viewed easily though the County's interactive online map and printed maps.

• Subsidized recreation provides no-cost drop-in recreational opportunities and registered program opportunities at a reduced fee to eligible residents.

• WESeniors Strathcona provides services for older adults and seniors including opportunities to connect and access supports and programming.

• Strathcona County Museum offers residents a place to learn about Strathcona County's heritage. Volunteer opportunities available.

• Senior Fraud Alert is a free resource that teaches seniors how to identify fraud and protect themselves from it. Start the free course today.

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Health, housing and aging in community

• Home Help provides affordable light housekeeping to individuals aged 65 and older who are experiencing health-related difficulties.

• Healthy Aging links to the Healthy Aging Strathcona County Framework and to older adults engagement reports and summaries.

• Advanced care planning provides information and resources on palliative care and advanced care planning.
   
• Seniors home support page provides many resources and supports including:
  • Aging in community
  • Affordable housing for seniors
  • Accessible homes modifications
  • Home monitoring/lifeline
     
• LawnBusters and SnowBusters offered by Volunteer Strathcona help with property maintenance.

Can't find what you are looking for? Call Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044.

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Financial and social supports

• Solutions navigation has walk-in and call-in support with financial challenges, relationships, mental health, addictions and more.

• Counselling provides same-day services for all life's challenges and is pay what you can, ranging from $0-$150.

• Seniors property tax programs provides rebates and access to support. Find out if you are eligible for rebates and to book an appoint.

• Make Tax Time Pay is a free program run through Volunteer Strathcona that provides free tax preparation for low-income County residents. 

• Alberta seniors benefits provides seniors with low-income with financial assistance to help with monthly living expenses.

• Elder abuse has information on the signs of elder abuse and how to find support.

• Victims services provides immediate assistance, support and information to victims of crime and trauma.

• WECAN provides food at an affordable price.

• Strathcona Food Bank provides support with food security.

Can't find what you are looking for? Call Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044.

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Transportation

• Transit offers information, resources and supports for public transportation.

• Accessible transit has information on eligibility, fares, destinations and hours of operations of the mobility bus.

• Bus schedules and routes for public transit in the County and to Edmonton.

• Drive Happiness matches volunteers with eligible seniors for low-cost transportation.

• Subsidized transit improves access to transit services for residents who have limited income through the Everybody Can Ride program.

Can't find what you are looking for? Call Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044.

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Community organizations

• WESeniors Strathcona provides programming and services and resources to older adults and seniors in Strathcona County. 

• SAGE lists resources and supports for seniors and older adults. 

• Community halls, leagues and seniors centres provide important information and lists all spaces and facilities in Strathcona County.

• Community Connection Grants and Community Change Grants enable residents to hold events and lead change in the community.

• Strathcona County Library has many resources, supports and programming.

• Volunteer Strathcona offers services and volunteer opportunities to seniors.

• Linking Generations provides mentored and structured visits between seniors with youth to share knowledge and build relationships.

Can't find what you are looking for? Call Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044.

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