Welcome to Service Options for Seniors
We provide information to Seniors and their support networks in the Battle River Region.
This website is intended to assist family members of seniors and seniors in accessing information from a variety of sources on programs and services offered.
Important links to other websites
How to get assistance with diabetic supplies for low income individuals, families or seniors.http://www.diabetes.ca/Section_Regional/alb_amfh.asp
Form for applying for Alberta Monitoring for Health or assistance with Diabetic Supplies
http://www.diabetes.ca/files/AMFH_Application_Form.pdf
Alberta Seniors Benefit which is a monthly amount used to supplement low income seniors
Senior Couples Income under $36,900 http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/seniors_benefit/apply/index.asp
Alberta Seniors Benefit form is used to establish Alberta Health Care Exemption and Alberta Blue Cross - Coverage for Seniors for residents over 65 who live in Alberta.
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/seniors_benefit/apply/index.asp
Alberta Health Care Coverage for Seniors covers persons 65 years or older and Alberta Blue Cross – Coverage for Seniors covers seniors and their dependents form
http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/ahcip/312W.pdf
Alberta Blue Cross – Coverage for Seniors information on what exactly is covered
http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/ahcip/seniors.pdf
Form used to claim for Alberta Blue Cross – Coverage for Seniors those expenses you may have to or have paid in advance
http://www.ab.bluecross.ca/pdfs/20039.pdf
Alberta Special Needs Assistance for those seniors who are receiving a current monthly Alberta Seniors Benefit a yearly grant for medical, house repairs, appliances, etc.
This information will assist you in figuring out if you qualify for the grant:
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/forms/SNA_InformationBooklet.pdf
Form to complete to apply for Alberta Special Needs Assistance
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/forms/SNA_Application.pdf
The Department of Alberta Seniors and Community Development has a Dental Assistance plan to help low to moderate income persons 65 or over.
Seniors Couples Income under $61,260
The Department of Alberta Seniors and Community Development has a Dental Assistance plan to help low to moderate income persons 65 or over.
Seniors Couples Income under $61,260
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/forms/Optical_Insert.pdf
Instructions for the Dental and Optical Assistance form
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/forms/Dental_Optical_Instructions.pdf
Form for Dental and Optical Assistance
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/forms/Dental_Optical_Application.pdf
The Department of Alberta Seniors and Community Development has an Educational Property Tax Assistance plan to help persons 65 years or over who own property. The base amount is taken from your 2004 Property Tax assessment. (eg. 2004 education property tax amount $330 – 2005 education property tax amount $340= a refund of $10 for 2005)
The following link helps explain it further.
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/forms/EPTASP_Insert.pdf
Form for applying for the Education Property Tax Assistance Program
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/forms/EPTASP_Application.pdf
Directory of Seniors Organizations in Alberta (eg. clubs, senior centres, etc.)
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/services_resources/directory/directory-absrsorg.pdf
Pamphlet on assisting you and your family members with the process of death or dying
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/services_resources/saying_farewell/Sayingfarewell.pdf
Office of the Public Guardian – this information will assist you in decisions regarding guardianship and trusteeship
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/services_resources/opg/guardianship/publications/pdf/NCN0680.pdf
This information will assist you in the what a personal directive or a living will is (this is used in for medical purposes only)
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/services_resources/opg/persdir/publications/pdf/ISBN0773253289.pdf
This is to assist you in making or filling out a personal directive or living will
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/services_resources/opg/persdir/publications/pdf/ISBN0778533158.pdf
Information regarding Alberta Aids to Daily Living for those with a severe/chronic illness
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/AADL/AV/forms_brochures/pdf/aadl_brochure.pdf
Application for premium subsidy for Alberta Aids to Daily Living
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/AADL/AV/forms_brochures/pdf/aadl_1859.pdf
Guide to helping caregivers or persons who have survived a brain injury (eg. stroke, accident, aneurysm, etc.)
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/CSS/bii/survival_guide/index.asp
Direct Deposit forms:
Alberta Seniors Benefit
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/forms/ASB_DirectDepositForm.pdf
Canada Pension/Old Age Security
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eforms/forms/2006/isp1011e.pdf
Revenue Canada – GST
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/gf/gst469/gst469-01b.pdf
Informal Trusteeship or Authorized Representative can be assigned to a family member in cases where your loved one is unable to take care of their financial matters either due to transportation issues, loss of hearing or sight or other circumstances. The forms below will help establish you as a secondary contact so you may ask questions or state concerns on behalf of your loved one.
Alberta Seniors Benefit
http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/financial_assistance/forms/ASB_AuthorizationRepresentative.pdf
Canada Pension/Old Age Security
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eforms/forms/2006/isp1000e.pdf
Revenue Canada
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t1013/t1013-04e.pdf
Involuntary Separation – a circumstance where one person in a married relationship has to move out of the primary residence and one person stays in the primary residence (house and long term care) or each live in separate residence (two separate lodges).
This form when completed by a medical professional allows ISP to determine if a person is incapable of managing his/her own affairs. The person or agency applying may receive and administer benefits on behalf of a client.
Forms included: Certificate of Incapability-OAS/CPP form and Where do I mail my application?
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eforms/forms/2006/isp3505ecpp.pdf
Complete this form if you are a private trustee legally appointed to act on behalf of one of our clients. This person or agency may receive and administer benefits on behalf of a person who is incapable of managing his/her own affairs.
Forms included: Agreement to administer benefits under the Old Age Security Act and/or the Canada Pension Plan by a Private Trustee form and Where do I mail my application?
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eforms/forms/2006/isp3506ecpp.pdf
This form allows clients to name a representative under the Canada Pension Plan or the Old Age Security Act. It authorizes the client's representative to give information to the Department and to receive information from the Department
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eforms/forms/2006/isp1603eoas.pdf
Camrose & District Programs and Services
Camrose Meals-on-Wheels – Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pmNutritious meals delivered at noon, prepared by the dietary staff at Rosehaven. Meal consists of soup or salad, main course and dessert. Meals can be ordered up to 7 days/week to suit each client.
Phone: (780) 672-0141
Camrose Meals-on-Wheels Frozen Food Program – Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
This program offers soups, entrees and desserts for pick up. Meals on Wheels frozen menu provides the freedom and flexibility to eat what you want, when you want!
Phone: (780) 672-0141
Bashaw Meals-on-Wheels – Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
A hot nutritious noon meal, delivered 7 days per week by volunteers.
Phone: (780) 372-4074
Good Food Box
Group-buying club that makes it easier and more affordable for members to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Members may order monthly. Membership fee and food box cost.
Phone: (780) 672-1032
Camrose & District Home Support Service - Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Provides experienced personnel to assist individuals and families with homemaking, shopping, meal preparation and emotional support.
Phone: (780) 672-0141
Bethany Lifeline - Office hours Monday to Friday 8:30pm to 4pm
Seniors or handicapped persons living independently the Lifeline assistance service allows any individual to summon aid at the push of a button.
Phone: (780) 679-2019
TLC Foot Clinic - Clinics at Camrose Senior Centre 1st and 3rd Monday, monthly
30 minute treatment includes soaking feet, assessing circulation, cutting and filing deformed nails, paring corns and callouses, treating ingrown and fungal infections, padding ender areas, teaching and massaging feet. Clinic and home visits.
Phone: (780) 672-7022 for clinic or (780) 662-2729 for home visit
Total Footcare - 7am to 4pm
In-your-own-home appointments for cutting and filing toenails, treatment of ingrown and thick toenails, reduction of calluses and corns, care of rough and/or cracked heels, and foot massage. Teaching and advice provided in all areas of footcare, including footwear, prevention and self-care.
Phone: (780) 672-3993
Neighbour Aid Centre - Office hours Monday to Friday 9am to noon
Services vary according to available volunteers and their skills, but can include help with painting, meal planning, money management, transportation, respite care, referrals and more.
Phone: (780) 679-3220
Food Bank - Tuesday and Thursday 9am to noon (bread available every weekday morning)
Neighbourlink operates the community's Food Bank.
Phone: (780) 679-3220
Martha's Table (Free Soup & Sandwich) - Tuesday 5 to 6pm and Thursday noon to 1pm
St. Francis Xavier Church 5010 48A Avenue
Phone: (780) 679-3220
Martha's Table (Free Soup & Sandwich) - Saturday 4pm to 6pm
Pleasantview Alliance Church 5804 47 Avenue
Phone: (780) 679-3220
Camrose & District Family Thrift Shop - Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5pm
Provides used clothing and miscellaneous household items at a reasonable cost. Supports non-profit organizations and special personal needs. Each request is dealt with on its own merits.
Phone: (780) 672-5027
Help Book - Guide to Human Services and Rural Clubs and Organizations
A list of most frequently needed human services; please contact CDSS if you cannot find a particular service in this guide. Another project of Camrose & District Support Services (CDSS) made possible with community support.
Phone: (780) 672-0141
http://www.camrose.com/comm/guide2005.pdf
Community Events Listings
For events, social activities, recreation, and educational opportunities in the Battle River Area.
http://www.communityeventsmagazine.com/event_listings.php
Phonebusters
Information and tips on fraud and indentiy theft.
