Upcoming Events


12th Annual FREE Forum for Seniors
Oct
1

12th Annual FREE Forum for Seniors

Join us on October 1st, as we discuss reimaging and embracing seniors living changes in Alberta. Learn about Age Friendly Alberta, about the CORE resource portal for agencies, and self-directed Home Care.

Schedule of events:

9:30am: Doors Open; Information booths available

10am-12pm: Speakers

  • What's happening in Alberta - Resources and Housing?

  • Understanding Seniors Housing Options

  • Learn about Healthy Aging Alberta and CORE

  • What is self-directed Home Care? Can I do that?

12pm-12:30pm: Information booths will remain open

Also, our panel of experts and industry change agents will also be discussing the past, present and future of Housing, Health Supports, Policy and Creative Living for seniors.

Come away inspired by older adults who are making a difference TODAY, and changing the future and perceptions of aging. Questions are encouraged during this highly interactive forum!

Seating is limited. Register for free until September 28th, 2022.

Thank you to our sponsors below!

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The Alberta 2021 Continuing Care Report - Looking to a Brighter Future
Apr
27

The Alberta 2021 Continuing Care Report - Looking to a Brighter Future

The Calgary Seniors Housing Forum will be hosting a FREE online event on April 27 to review the Alberta 2021 Continuing Care Report that outlined recommendations to help improve Alberta's continuing care system.

Join us as we review the 42 key recommendations that would transform the system.

Our guest speaker, Bruce West, is a continuing care advocate with a 30 year career with the Government of Alberta. He is currently on the Board of the Health Coalition of Alberta, a non-profit society that advocates for high quality, person-centred care.

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Past Events

June 10, 2021: Seniors Housing Options (webinar)

Learn about all levels of housing options for seniors!

  • Independent Living

  • Income Tested

  • Subsidized

  • Lodge Program

  • Retirement Living

  • Supportive Living

  • Long Term Care

April 28, 2021: Staying Safe On The Internet (webinar)

Join our expert panel as we talk about online safety for seniors. Our experts will talk about the following topics:

  • Email security

  • How to bank safely online

  • General online safety

  • Scams

  • Common types of fraud

  • Common ways of being targeted online (Facebook, email, online forums, buying/selling websites, chat rooms)

  • COVID-19 related investment scams online (unsolicited emails, social media promotions)

  • Affinity Fraud Online (unsolicited investment offers in Facebook groups and chat groups, through friends and loved ones online)

  • The red flags of fraud

The Calgary Police Service Cybercrimes department will be our special guest for the event to talk about how online crimes have increased during the pandemic, and what we can do to be safe online. Their IT experts will be on-hand to answer any question you may have.