Alberta Council on Aging, for over 53 years, advises local to federal government about matters relating to the opportunity for full and equal participation of older persons living in Alberta and Canada.
We are working to improve the quality of life for older persons through education, advocacy and inclusion
Our mission is to encourage and enable older adults’ full participation in all aspects of community through education, advocacy, and inclusion.
older adults need to have adequate financial resources to meet their needs
current supports for older adults are often based on a means tests which looks at income but fails to consider other expenses that may be incurred
recommendation: needs testing be used to complement current means tests and be related to individual needs and circumstances
older adults require equal access to emergency care, surgery, hospitalization and treatment such as rehabilitation and medications
seamless delivery of publicly funded and delivered programs and services
clear standards and eligibility for programs and services
expanded legislation for Protection for Persons in Care
support of the development of a universal pharmacare plan
continuing care services often impose significant costs, however, these services need to be affordable for all older adults
recommendation: support efforts to make continuing care services clearly and consistently defined
older adults require equal access to services wherever they live
recommendation: provincial government continue to review as to how transportation for older adults can be improved across the province
older adults desire to reside in a place appropriate to their circumstances
living environments such as outdoor spaces and buildings must support older adults to maintain themselves in the community
envision a world free of abuse
work toward this aim through developing community partnerships
make appropriate referrals for reporting and receiving help
influence legislations which protect older persons
Definition – Prejudice or discrimination against an age-group …especially seniors. To address this ACA will:
align with age friendly initiatives with the aim to eliminate ageism
promote inclusiveness of older persons in Albertan communities
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