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2009 Seniors Service Award

Apr 7, 2009

2009 Seniors Services Award / Nomination Details

Do you know a family member, friend or neighbour who provides outstanding volunteer service to seniors in their community? Now is the time to recognize them for their contribution.  Nominees for the award do not have to be seniors themselves and you may nominate them for their exceptional service to seniros. Award recipients will be honoured at a special ceremony during SEniors’ Week from June 1-7, 2009. If you would like to make a nomination, a printable form for the 12th annual, 2009 Minister’s Seniors Service Award. can be downloaded from www.seniors.gov.ab.ca under the heading “Awards” on the left hand side, or you can call 1-800-642-3853. The Nomination deadline is February 27, 2009.

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New Drug Strategy

Mar 8, 2009

In 2010 the Alberta government is planning to implement a new drug strategy which will ultimately create a common program and approach to drug converage. Currently there are five different ministries providing prescription drug programs with different eligibility rules. Drug coverage for seniors will be redesigned. The basic philosophy is to move from a system where all seniors receive the same coverage (paying 30% to a maximum of $25.00 per prescription) to a system geared to income. A co-payment or deductible will be charged where income falls within the guidelines. The lowest-income seniors will not pay for drug coverage – no co-payment at all will be required for approximately 44% of single seniors  (63,000) and 38% of couples (49,000).

Single seniors with income over $21,325 and senior families over $42,650 (as shown on line 150 of the tax return) will pay a deductible. Seniors will be required to pay the full cost of prescriptions until they reach their deductible. Once the deductible is reached, the full cost will be covered by the government.

For more information on the projected deductible rates and more information on the drug strategy, go to:

www.health.alberta.ca/initiatives/health-action-plan.html

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Caring For A Stroke Survivor

Mar 8, 2009

Care for Caregivers

Presented by Calgary Family Services

Calgary Family Services is presenting “new and innovative programs to support family care providers”, through a series of suppport programs.

The first Session, entitled “Caring for a stroke survivor” will “…teach family caregivers of stroke survivors basic kills in assisting with activities of daily living.” If you find yourself caring for someone who has survived a stroke, you may find this program helpful.

There is a cost of $100.00 for this program, which includes a pre and post home visit from a Registered Nurse to assess individual requirements and assist with applying the skills learned in the home setting. Subsidies may be available for those unable to pay the full fee.

Dates for the program are November 12, 19 and 26, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and will be held at Calgary Family Services – 300, 906-8 Ave SW.

Call wendy at 403.205.5229 to register.

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New Continuing Care Strategy

Apr 8, 2008

In an attempt to alleviate the current wait situation, which has 800 to 1000 seniors currently occupying acute care beds, while awaiting placement in long-term care, the Alberta government has developed a new continuing care strategy. This strategy is intended to move towards a more client-focused system that puts health and personal care needs first and promotes increased choice of where to receive these services.

There are five strategies intended to address community supports, infrastructure, payment for accomodations funding and equitable drug coverage.

If you would like to learn more about this strategy and how it might affect current and future seniors, the report is available on-line at: www.seniors.gov.ab.ca or you can call 1-800-642-3853 for a copy.

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