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.

• 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 drop-in recreational and registered programs at a reduced fee to eligible residents.

• WESeniors Strathcona provides programs and services for older adults and seniors.

• Strathcona County Museum offers residents a place to volunteer and learn about Strathcona County's heritage.

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Health, housing and aging in community

• Home Help provides affordable light housekeeping to 65+ residents 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 is offered by Volunteer Strathcona, and helps with property maintenance.

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Financial and social supports

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

• Counselling provides same-day services to support residents with all life's challenges. Pay what you can, $0-$150.

• Seniors property tax program provides a $250 rebate to eligible low-income 65+ residents

• Make Tax Time Pay provides free tax preparation for low-income County residents. 

• Alberta seniors' benefits provide low-income seniors with financial assistance.

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

• WECAN provides food at an affordable price.

• Strathcona Food Bank provides support with food security.

• Senior Fraud Alert educates seniors on how to recognize and protect themselves from fraud.

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

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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.

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, services and resources to older adults in Strathcona County. 

• SAGE lists important resources and supports.

• Community halls, leagues and seniors centres provides information about spaces and facilities in Strathcona County.

• 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 and 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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