The Advocate can assist with completing provincial and federal applications for designated seniors programs. The Seniors Advocate also supports lifelong learning by coordinating a variety of informational workshops and symposiums throughout Athabasca County.
If you require any of the services we offer, we recommend you phone our office to book an appointment so we can ensure your needs are met.
The Seniors’ Advocate works alongside FCSS staff and with organizations in the province to host an annual Seniors’ Symposium for older adults and their caregivers in the Athabasca and Boyle region. The event has grown over the years and is now held over two days with one event in Boyle and the other in Athabasca. We are very fortunate to have the support of many businesses who support our event with prizes and gifts in-kind.
There are two federal pensions available (Old Age Security and the Canada Pension Plan.) There are also two supplements available Guaranteed Income Supplement (Federal) and the Alberta Seniors Benefit (Provincial.) However, not everyone will qualify as some programs are income based. The FCSS Seniors’ Advocate can assist in completing applications.
Yes, there is a provincial government loan called the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program available for seniors.
Yes, for home making/yard work there is assistance under the Seniors’ Special Needs Program but you must get the Alberta Benefit.
The FCSS Seniors’ Advocate has resources and may be able to refer you to another agency. Information on Personal Directives, Goals of Care, Enduring Power of Attorney, Wills and Being an Executor are also available.
The FCSS Seniors’ Advocate has resources and referrals to other agencies that can assist.
The FCSS Seniors’ Advocate offers small group support for caregivers looking after family or friends with Dementia/Alzheimer’s and offers Care for the Caregiver sessions as a trained facilitator through Caregivers Alberta.
Athabasca County also offers transportation assistance for residents, they can be accessed through the Community Transportation Program.
To serve you better, appointments are recommended.
