Programs for Seniors in City of Calgary
There are numerous programs, services, and initiatives that support seniors in Calgary. Here you can find information on these programs and in the Age-Friendly Calgary monthly newsletters:
https://www.calgary.ca/social-services/seniors.html
Financial Assistance for Seniors
The primary source of income for seniors (65 years of age or older) is provided by the Government of Canada through the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Old Age Security. To supplement these programs the Government of Alberta provides the following supports and services:
https://www.palliserpcn.ca/local-resources/alberta-seniors-benefit-program/
Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP)
Low-interest home equity loans can cover a range of home adaptations and renovations to help seniors stay in their homes longer:
https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-home-adaptation-repair-program
Aging In Place
Aging in place means having the health and social supports and services you need to live safely and independently in your home or your community for as long as you wish and are able.
https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-resources
Social Isolation
There are many ways you can connect with people — across generations and around the city. Explore the resources below and discover ways to learn, connect, and get involved.
https://www.calgary.ca/social-services/seniors/isolation.html
Estate Planning
MacMillan Estate Planning:
https://www.macmillanestate.com/
One80 Law Group - Wills, Estates, and Trusts:
ATB Financial Estate Planning Resource:
https://www.atb.com/wealth/good-advice/estates/
Dementia Resources
My Health Alberta -Dementia Resource Toolkit
includes caring for those with dementia + more:
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/HealthTopics/Dementia-Resource-Toolkit
A telephone service, which provides free specialized dementia advice, is available through Health Link by dialing 811 and selecting the option to speak with a dementia specialist:
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service
Caregiver Support
House & Pet Sitting Services
Seniors Discounts
Not quite 65 yet? You still qualify for seniors discounts at these fantastic businesses!
Rona: Rona offers a 15% in-store discount to seniors (50+)
Hudson’s Bay: Hudson’s Bay offers a Timeless Style Tuesday discount on the first Tuesday of the month to seniors aged 55 or older. You can also get special discounts by registering for the HBC Rewards Program.
Shoppers Drug Mart: Shoppers Drug Mart offers a 20% senior discount to PC Optimum card holders on every Thursday (55+)
Rexall Pharmacy: Rexall’s Advantage 55+ program offers a 20% discount on the last Tuesday of the month to customers aged 55 and older.
Pharmasave: Seniors who are 55+ get a 15% discount on the first Wednesday of every month to celebrate Senior’s Day.
Best Western: Offers up to 15% off room rates at participating hotels and resorts. (55+)
Howard Johnson Hotels: Everyone over 55 is entitled to a 10% discount.
Hertz: Seniors who are 50 or older can get 20% off car rentals through the Hertz Fifty Plus Program. Sign up using the discount code 2007815 (source).
Humpty’s Restaurant: Join the Emerald 55 Club and get a 10% discount on all food and beverage purchases at Humpty’s 45 restaurants across Western Canada. 55+ Seniors also receive a 20% discount every Tuesday.
Golden Griddle: Offers 10% seniors discount (alcoholic drinks are excluded) (55+).
Burger King: Offers seniors coffee (55+)
Church’s Chicken: Offers 30%, discounts on Tuesdays (55+)
Denny’s Restaurant: Offers seniors section on menu (55+)
IHOP: Offers seniors section on menu (55+)
Applebee’s: Offers a discount to senior citizens. Contact your nearest outlet to determine availability (55+)
Imperial Buffet: 35% off Monday to Thursday (lunch and dinner) and Friday (lunch only) with government issued ID (55+)
Wendy’s Restaurant: Offer free drinks to seniors(55+)
Perkins: Offers special menu for seniors (55+)
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