Publicly funded
continuing care
Continuing care services
include home care,
supportive living, long-term
care and palliative care. See
story on page 25.
You or a family member,
friend, neighbour or a
health-care professional can
request home care services
for you. Following an
assessment, a plan of care
will be created.
Your care plan will be based
on your needs.
• North Zone Home Care
1-855-371-4122
• Edmonton Zone Home
Care
780-496-1300
• Central Zone Home Care
1-877-341-2131
• Calgary Zone Home Care
403-943-1920
• South Zone Home Care
403-388-6380 or
1-866-388-6380
Alberta Blue Cross
The Government of Alberta provides
premium-free Alberta Blue Cross
coverage for seniors for health-related
services not covered by the Alberta
Health Care Insurance Plan.
• health.alberta.ca (search “coverage
for seniors benefit”)
• Blue Cross and many other providers
have other supplementary health
plans (e.g., dental, vision, travel) for
seniors.
Hospice care
Alberta Hospice Palliative Care
Association
• ahpca.ca
• Information about end-of-life and
palliative care in hospices across the
province.
Housing, subsidized
Alberta Supports Contact Centre
• 1-877-644-9992
Information guides
Seniors Programs and Services
Information Guide
• health.alberta.ca (search “seniors
programs and services guide”)
• The Government of Alberta’s annual
guide to provincial seniors programs
and supports, including financial
assistance, housing, health and
recreation, leisure and many other
topics.
Directory of Seniors Centres in Alberta
• health.alberta.ca (search “directory
of seniors centres”)
• Where to find the seniors centre in
your community, complete with a
listing of services.
Mobile app
AHS app
• albertahealthservices.ca/mobile
• Follow the links to download
emergency wait times, health-care
locations and other important
contacts to your mobile device.
Patient navigation
Path to Care
• albertahealthservices.ca/8901.asp
• Information about your treatment as
you move from acute care back to
your community.
Seniors abuse help
• 911
• Call if in danger or in need of police,
fire or emergency services.
Family Violence Information Line
• 310-1818
• This 24-hour toll-free number is
available seven days a week and
provides information, advice and
referrals. Service is provided in more
than 170 languages.
Safeguards for Vulnerable Adults
Information and Reporting Line
• 1-888-357-9339
• Call toll-free to report the abuse of an
adult receiving publicly funded care
or support services (protection for
persons in care).
Wills & estate plans
Alberta Justice – Planning Ahead for
Your Will
• justice.alberta.ca (search “planning
ahead for your will”)
• Information on wills, estate plans,
personal directives, enduring powers
of attorney, adult guardianship and
trusteeships
• Also see story on page 21.
• health.alberta.ca (search “saying
farewell handbook”)
• A guide to assist in the processes of
dying and death.