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- Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: Closed Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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All diagnostic imaging requests require a referral from your family physician or authorized healthcare practitioner. Call 24-48 hours after the referral is made to book your appointment. Diagnostic Imaging includes: X-Rays, ultrasounds, MRI’s, CT scans, nuclear medicine scans, mammograms, fluoroscopies, bone density tests, and some heart tests. |
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Visits Anzac twice per month 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
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Call in advance to book any request for immunizations. Will accept walk-in requests. Visits Anzac twice per month. Immunizations are provided such as: Tetanus, Pneumococcal, Influenza during the flu season, and the Shingles vaccine (Shingles vaccine is provided on a pre-booking basis and there is a charge to receive this vaccine) Provides guidance and referrals to clients who are seeking a service within the health care system that is not offered through Public Health. |
Provides services, programs and support to seniors to enable them to live as healthy and independently as possible. This includes presentations and resources on healthy living including benefits of active living, disease and cancer prevention, injury prevention.
Walk On Program: A free walking program, in collaboration with St. Aidan’s, Alzheimer’s Society, and MacDonald Island, for seniors on the upper level track at MacDonald Island to encourage seniors to be active and connect with others in the community. Contact Carolyn for more information.
Carpet Bowling: A free program offered for Seniors 55+ at MacDonald Island Park in the Nexen Energy Fieldhouse. No registration is required. Partnered with St. Aidan’s Society, MacDonald Island Park and Alzheimer’s Society.
The Home Care/Continuing Care Social Worker provides a range of generalist social work services to clients and their families, including, but not limited to:
Assessing client/family resource based needs related to finances, housing, transportation, employment, immigration and diversity services, and other relevant resources.
Referral to specialized resources and programs (diabetic programs, addictions treatment and mental health counselling services).
Psychosocial support and crisis intervention to clients and families during periods of crisis, vulnerability, and transition.
Supportive and adjustment counselling during periods of bereavement, new medical diagnosis, adjustment to chronic illness, caregiver support, end of life planning, coping, family stress, and life transitions.
Advocate for client/family centered care, and resources.
Liaise/collaborate with community supports to enhance client/family care.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Responds to complaints of unfair treatment by provincial government authorities and designated professional organizations.
Services provided by the Ombudsman are free of charge.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
A free smoking cessation service for all residents of Alberta.
Cessation Counsellors will help you develop a quit plan, deal with cravings, and provide ongoing support to keep you motivated.
And interactive online support network is available on their website 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Hours of Operation
Alberta Supports Centre (In-person services suspended until further notice)
Monday to Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: Closed
Alberta Supports Contact Centre
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: Closed
Alberta Seniors Benefit
After age 65, the primary source of income for older Albertans comes from the Government of Canada through Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Canada Pension Plan.
As a supplement to these programs, the Alberta Seniors Benefit provides a monthly benefit to eligible seniors with low income to assist with living expenses.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be 65 years of age or older
Be a Canadian citizen
Lived in Alberta for 3 months
Receiving Old Age Security
Supplementary Accommodation Benefit
Support seniors with low income who reside in a designated supportive living or long-term care facility. Eligibility for this benefit is assessed once a health care facility reports that senior is a resident and confirms their bed type.
For more information call the Alberta Support Contact Centre for assistance
Hours of Operation
Alberta Support Center (in-person service is suspended until further notice)
Monday to Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, And holidays: Closed
Alberta Supports Contact Centre
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, And holidays: Closed
The Special Needs Assistance for Seniors Program provides seniors with low income with financial assistance toward the cost of some appliances and specific health and personal supports. Up to $5,105 is available in a benefit year.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be 65 years of age or older
Have applied to the Alberta Seniors Benefit Program
Be a Canadian Citizen
Lived in Alberta for 3 months
For more information call the Alberta Support Contact Centre for assistance.
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: Closed
Evening and weekend appointments available upon request.
A 15% discount will be given to all Seniors 65+
The Alzheimer Society’s education programs, website and other resources help individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias understand the disease and the community resources available.
First Link®: An early intervention program that connects people living with dementia to the Alzheimer Society for services and support. The program reduces barriers by ensuring people are connected to key supports at the time of diagnosis or as soon as possible after a diagnosis is made.
Seeds of Hope Family Learning Series: An educational series offered online at http://www.ASANTCafe.ca and designed to reflect the progression of dementia at all stages. Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s: A family-friendly way to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer Society. The Walk helps create positive memories for those living with dementia and is a key fundraising event in Fort McMurray. The event happens annually in June.
The Alzheimer Society also participates and partners in community events such as Walk On – A free walking program for Seniors to attend at MacDonald Island Park, and Carpet Bowling for Seniors 55+ at MacDonald Island Park in the Nexen Energy Fieldhouse.
Angel Flight Alberta assists rural Albertans and who must travel long distances for medical services. If you have a medical and or financial situation that makes it difficult or impossible for you to travel by conventional means fill out an online referral form or contact Angel Flight Alberta by phone.
Provides free air transportation for people needing medical services at hospitals and centralized Medical Care Facilities in Edmonton and Calgary. Using a network of volunteer Pilots, aircraft owners and ground support to fly as needed, and as often as our capacity allows.
If ground transportation is required upon arriving to your destination Airport, contact Angel Flight Alberta to determine if a courtesy vehicle is available or a volunteer is available to chaperone you to and from your medical appointment.
Donations to Angel Flight Alberta can be made online or by sending a cheque to their office.
Various activities are held with the Anzac Family Community Support Society.
Please call 780-334-2450 for more info.
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To discuss any issue that is Municipally related please contact Viola. |
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Senior Membership Fees (Ages 60+ Willow Lake Senior Resident pricing only) Daily Pass – $7.00 10 Visit Punch Pass – $56.00 Monthly Membership – $35.70 Yearly Membership – $190.05 Includes access to the Suncor Community Leisure Centre in Fort McMurray. |
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:15 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: Closed
AISH provides financial and health benefits to eligible albertans under the age of 65.
If you have a disability that limits your ability to earn a living and is likely to remain permanent, visit https://www.alberta.ca/aish.aspx for information on the application process.
If receiving AISH and turning 65, an AISH Generalist will discuss the transition process to Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Canada Pension Plan, and Alberta Seniors Benefits.
For more information, call Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992.
ATB offers a free Seniors chequing account. The Freedom Account is available to Seniors in Alberta ages 59+.
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Contact: Patricia Lepine |
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Current Chief and Council: Chief: Allan Adam Councillor: Flossie Cyprean Councillor: Tim Flett Councillor: Hazel Mercredi Councillor: Teri Villebrun |
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Pauline White |
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All Elder members can contact Pauline for any assistance with housing needs, income tax, and assistance filling out any government and special needs forms. Contact Pauline for Elders special events such as Seniors’ Days and cultural gatherings. |
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Provides required programs and services, and specified strategies to assist member First Nations and their membership in building capacity and the protection of Aboriginal & Treaty rights and traditional territories. Assistance is provided to Elders and Seniors in the region through health care, medical transportation, home support assistance. |
Charitable Registration #119161750RR0001
Donate today to support seniors in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Endowment Funde-Transfer : info@staidanssociety.ca
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