SENIORS

As many in the community get older, there are community and government supports available for everything from helping you fill out forms, to housing, to financial help.

Check these agencies to find the help you need.

SAGE Seniors Association

SAGE Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton offers free help with all sort of official forms for seniors 780-423-5510

Seniors Housing

Greater Edmonton Foundation Seniors Housing the largest provider of subsidized seniors’ housing in Alberta.

Alberta Seniors Benefit

Alberta Seniors Benefit Provincial government service where Eligible seniors can access a variety of financial and health support programs.

Pension Plan & Disability Benefit

CPP Canada Pension Plan & Disability Benefit Overview.

A monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of your income when you retire.

Old Age Security

OAS Old Age Security
A monthly payment you can get if you are 65 and older

Guaranteed Income Supplement

GIS Guaranteed Income Supplement
A non taxable supplement available to low-income Old Age Security pensioners.

Understanding Personal Directives

Understanding Personal Directives
Appointing someone to make decisions for you about where to live and your medical care when you’re unable to do so.

Immediate Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes at Home:

NOTE: After someone dies at home, you might want a few hours to be with that person and/or family member(s) may want to come. You can have approximately 4-6 hours with the deceased before proceeding with Step #1 below, according to Scott Green of Rose Garden Chapel, Barrhead.

#1. Pronouncement of Death

IF the death was expected (age-related, terminal illness, home care, hospice care)

  • Call the deceased’s primary doctor

IF the death was unexpected or the person is not under medical care

  • Call Emergency Services (911)

IF the deceased was receiving Alberta Health Home Care or Home-Based Palliative Care

  • Contact the Case Manager or the Palliative Care Team

#2. After Pronouncement of Death

Contact a Funeral Home

  • IF there is a pre-planned funeral home, call the one specified
  • IF no funeral home specified, you can choose one from the list below

#3. Arrange Transportation

  • The funeral home will transport the deceased from your home to their facility. If death was unexpected and you call Emergency Services (911) the police will contact the Medical Examiner, and the deceased will be transported for investigation.

NOTE: If the person dies in a hospital or senior care facility, they will usually take care of calling the family, the doctor, and the funeral home that the family has provided.

For Next Steps and More Detailed Information Please Contact:

CHRISTY BRUCE at 587-938-3648 or christybruce16@gmail.com

Or KARIN LINSCHOTEN at 780-995-5670 or praveeta1@gmail.com

Learn More About Edmonton

View All Resources
Back To Top