Older Adult and Age-Friendly Resources

Looking for programs and services available to older adults, seniors and caregivers in St. Albert?

211 Alberta

  • 211 Alberta is a centralized navigation support system to help Albertans find what they need. 211 is staffed by community resource specialists to provide support 24/7.

Leisure, Recreation and Social Engagement 

  • St. Albert Seniors Association provides many recreation, leisure and social activities. They have a friendly call or home visit program as well.  
  • The St. Albert Public Library offers knitting, scrabble, cribbage, and book clubs; Homebound Delivery Service for residents of St. Albert who are unable to visit the library due to a temporary or permanent illness or disability and have no family or friend close by who can help out; public computer access, Wi-Fi, printing and fax services.
  • City of St. Albert 
    • St. Albert recreation facilities have many drop in and registered programs and activities for residents aged 50+, such as pickleball and shinny hockey, Aquafit, older adult strength training, dance, and more.   
    • St. Albert art and culture programs and culture partners like potters, quilting, painting and paper guilds, and more. 
    • St. Albert Recreation Subsidy Program supports low-income individuals and families to participate in the City's recreation facilities and programs.  
  • Neutral Ground hosts social gathering events with a variety of activities, every second Saturday at various locations.

Transportation (medical and non-medical)

Information, Referrals and Advocacy  

Seniors Housing and Home Supports  

Physical, Mental Health and Well-being

Food and Nutrition   

Caregiver Support  

Palliative, Hospice, and Life-Limiting Illness Supports  

  • St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Association Compassionate Care Volunteer Program  
  • St. Albert Bereavement Fellowship Support Group Meetings  
  • Alberta Health Services: Palliative & End-of-Life Care (PEOLC)

Diversity/Inclusion Supports 

  • St. Albert Family and Community Support Services: welcoming and inclusive communities information. 
  • St. Albert Further Education: Newcomer Connection Centre   
  • St. Albert Public Library settlement services for newcomers are provided in the library by Edmonton Immigrant Services Association staff.
  • Government of Alberta
  • St. Albert-Sturgeon County Metis Local District #1904: Community and cultural supports, women’s program, Metis family gatherings, monthly soup and Bannock, community tea and Bannock.

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Last edited: December 10, 2024