Seniors Corner

For older adults, social connections and community support are essential to feeling good, having fun, staying healthy, and continuing to live a full and happy life.

 

Discover ways to learn, connect, and get involved year-round from the City of Calgary’s Active Aging Events. They provide online and in-person events to help seniors get active and stay connected.

Also visit the City of Calgary's Free Activities webpage for details and registration information.

Free social supports, including transportation, grocery, and pet assistance; friendly visits and phone check-ins; and more, are available through the Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society.

Local Elder Friendly Programs

Open to Kingsland residents

  • Carya Support for Older Adults

    Depression, anxiety, and loneliness can impact our well-being at any age, including older adults who, like everyone else, deserve access to guidance and support in navigating life’s complexities.

    Carya enhances the quality of life for older adults in our community by offering access to mental health and counselling services, assistance in navigating systems, and opportunities for active community participation and connection.

    For upcoming programs, please visit CaryaCalgary.ca

  • Heritage Seniors Group

    Based out of the St. Andrew’s Church on Heritage Drive, the Heritage 50+ Seniors mandate is to improve the quality of life of its members by providing opportunities for physical, spiritual, social and mental activites.

    For more information on this group, visit the Heritage Seniors Website or view the Weekly Activities Time Table.

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A new older adult living residence in the heart of Kingsland, that values independence and active living. Building and fostering a supportive, inclusive community is central to Trico LivingWell’s mission – they believe that community extends past the walls of their new development, and into our neighbourhood.

Alberta Health Services

For more information about coverage, please contact Alberta Health at:

Toll Free: 310-0000 and then 780-427-1432

www.health.alberta.ca

health.ahcipmail@gov.ab.ca

 

Alberta Blue Cross

Supplementary Health Coverage for Alberta Seniors

Calgary & Area: 403-234-9666

Toll Free: 1-800-661-6995

www.alberta.ca/seniors-health-benefits.aspx

Email via online form: www.ab.bluecross.ca/contact-us.php


Essential Numbers for Calgary Seniors

  • 9-1-1

    For EMERGENCY medical, fire and police response.

    Call the non-emergency police line at 403-266-1234 to report an incident that is not an emergency

  • 8-1-1

    Health Link (24 Hour)

    Health advice (including dementia advice) from a registered nurse.

  • 3-1-1

    City of Calgary (24 Hour)

    Information on all City of Calgary services.

  • 2-1-1

    Community Resources (24 Hour)

    Information and referrals for community and social services.

  • 403-SENIORS

    The Way In

    Information, advice and help accessing programs and benefits for older adults.

  • 403-266-HELP

    Distress Centre & SeniorConnect (24 Hour)

    Crisis support and urgent social work response (including if you are concerned about a senior at risk in the community)

  • 403-943-1500

    Access Mental Health

    Non-urgent advice on navigating the addiction and mental health system.

  • 403-705-3250

    Elder Abuse Resource Line (24 Hour)

    Confidential information and support, or to report a suspected case of elder abuse.