Calgary Seniors Products and Services Guide

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Products &
FREE
2015 Edition
Services DIRECTORY
A Resource
Guide for People
50+ in Calgary
A special
publication of the
Calgary
Senior NEWS
www.albertasenior.com
COMMUNITIES OF
CHOICE
Housing
Bethany provides housing
services to over 850 residents
and families in Alberta.
Supportive
Living
Bethany offers over 200
supportive living suites
to independant seniors
in Calgary, Airdrie,
Cochrane & Red Deer.
• Affordable rental
apartments
• Life lease apartments
Designated supportive
living provides 24-hour
care to more than 120
residents in Didsbury
and Sylvan Lake.
Long Term Care
Bethany’s long term care residences are home to more than
800 residents who require around-the-clock professional
care and support services in Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie,
Sylvan Lake and Red Deer.
www.bethanyseniors.com
Bethany Care Society is one of western Canada’s largest faith-based, not-for-profit providers
of health, housing and community services for people across the continuum of adult aging.
403.210.4600
or 1.888.410.4679
Embark on the journey of a worry-free style of living
Starting from the
$200’s
1 & 2 Bedroom Suites are NOW available!
Open House
Available Weekly
Call
403.254.9800
for details
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• A 99-suite life lease independant adult
apartment building
• Guaranteed buy back at fair market value
• Well maintained property and grounds
• Open floor plans offer up to 1,205 sq.ft.
of living space
403.254.9800
3 Sunmills Green SE
Calgary, AB T2X 3N9
[email protected]
www.bethanyseniors.com
2015 Calgary Senior • Products & Services
Contents
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FINANCE & Investing
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HEALTH & Wellness
HOMES & Lifestyle
Leisure & Travel
RESOURCE LISTINGS
04 GOVERNMENT & RESOURCES
09FINANCE & ESTATE PLANNING
10Healthy Living
16HOUSING INFORMATION
24LEISURE INFORMATION
26TRAVEL INFORMATION
2015 Calgary Senior
Product & Services Directory
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No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced
without the written permission of the publisher.
2015 Calgary Seniors • Products & Services
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Government & Finance
GOVERNMENT & RESOURCES
GOVERNMENT CONTACTS
Federal Government
Government of Canada Programs and Services
Service Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0J9
Attn. Canada Site c/o Canada Enquiry Centre
................................1-800-0 CANADA or 1-800-622-6232
TTY......................................................1-800-926-9105
[email protected]
Website..................................... www.1800oCanada.ca
PRIME MINISTER of Canada
Prime Minister of Canada
Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper
80 Wellington St. Ottawa, K1A 0A2
Email...................................................... [email protected]
Website.......................................... www.canada.gc.ca
ALBERTA GOVERNMENT
OFFICE CONTACTS
Provincial Government
Government of Alberta Call Centre
Toll Free......................................................Dial 310-0000
Followed by zero (0) for operator assistance, or
followed by the phone number of the government
office you wish to reach. From outside province:
(long distance charges apply)
.............................................................1-780-427-2711
TTY......................................................1-800-232-7215
From Cellular Phone: To call Alberta Gov’t offices
within the province from a cellular phone –
without paying long distance or airtime charges –
enter *310 (for Rogers Wireless) or #310 (for Telus
and Bell).
Feedback to Alberta Government
Alberta Connects Comment Line
PO Box 1333, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2N2
Toll Free........................................................ 310-4455
Alberta Government Assistance
& Seniors Programs
Alberta Supports Contact Centre
PO Box 3100, Edmonton, AB T5J 4W3
Toll Free...............................................1-877-644-9992
Website.................................. www.albertasupports.ca
Municipal Government
City of Calgary
800 Macleod Trail SE............................................311
P.O. Box 2100, Stn. M., Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
Mail Code #230
Outside Calgary........................... 403-268-CITY (2489)
TTY...............................................403-268-4TTY (4889)
Website....................................................... calgary.ca
Information Centre Community &
Neighbourhood Services
Phone................................................................. 3-1-1
Email.............................................. [email protected]
Website......................................www.calgary.ca/CSPS
Dial 3-1-1 for help finding any community, social
or government services in Calgary.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Naheed Nenshi
Office of the Mayor - The City of Calgary
Box 2100, Station M
Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
................................................................403-268-5622
Email........................................... [email protected]
Website......................................www.calgarymayor.ca
CALGARY CITY COUNCIL
Office of the Aldermen...............................403-268-2430
700 Macleod Trail South
The City of Calgary, Aldermanic Offices (8001),
P.O. Box 2100, Station M, Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
Ward 1................................Alderman Ward Sutherland
Ward 2................................... Alderman Joe Magliocca
Ward 3...................................Alderman Jim Stevenson
Ward 4........................................... Alderman Sean Chu
Ward 5.......................................... Alderman Ray Jones
Ward 6............................ Alderman Richard Pootmans
Ward 7........................................ Alderman Druh Farrell
Ward 8.....................................Alderman Evan Woolley
Ward 9............................... Alderman Gian-Carlo Carra
Ward 10.................................. Alderman Andre Chabot
Ward 11....................................Alderman Brian Pincott
Ward 12................................. Alderman Shane Keating
Ward 13.................... Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart
Ward 14................................. Alderman Peter Demong
Continued on page 8
Have a Correction? Tips or Suggestions to be included in our next guide?
Toll Free: 1-866-425-3722 • E-mail: [email protected]
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IMPORTANT Phone Numbers
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Ambulance, Fire & Other Emergencies
Ambulance..............................................................911
Non-Emergency.............................................403-261-4000
Calgary Police Service...........................................911
Non-Emergency.............................................403-266-1234
Calgary Fire Department........................................911
Calgary Fire Department Admin............. 403-287-4299
ATCO Gas (24 Hour)................................ 403-245-7222
Enmax (24 Hour)...................................... 403-514-6100
Fortis Alberta..................................................310-9473
Sewage/Animal Emergencies
City of Calgary....................... 311 • 403-268-CITY (2489)
TTY..................................................... 403-268-4TTY (4889)
Calgary Animal Control........................... 403-268-1155
Calgary Humane Society......................... 403-205-4455
Elder Abuse & Crisis
Emergency Contact................................................911
SeniorConnect & Distress Centre Calgary
................................................. 403-266-HELP (4357)
Website ...................................... www.distresscentre.com
Kerby Elder Abuse Line........................... 403-705-3250
Older Women’s Long-Term Survival (OWLS).. 403-253-2912
Elder Abuse Team Calgary Police Service
.......................................................................403-206-8311
Poison Control
Alberta Poison Centre............................. 403-944-1414
Toll Free...................................................... 1-800-332-1414
Streets/Roads
Request for Sanding............................... 403-268-4933
Crime Watch
CrimeStoppers TIPS Line..................... 1-800-222-8477
CRISIS & REFERRAL
Rapid Basement Flooding.....................................911
Plugged Storm Drain/Water Pooling.....................311
Health Contacts
Alberta Blue Cross.................................. 403-234-9666
Alberta Health & Wellness..............................310-0000
STD Clinic................................................ 403-955-6700
Health Link (24 Hour)............................... 403-943-5465
Toll Free...................................................... 1-866-408-5465
Telephone
Shaw Digital Phone.............................. 1-888-472-2222
Telus................................................................310-2255
“Silvera felt like a community from the
moment we stepped through the door.”
Supportive Living Resident
COME LIVE WITH US.
Building safe and affordable communities
in more than 25 neighbourhoods in Calgary.
SUPPORTIVE LIVING COMMUNITIES
Aspen (1171 Bow Valley Lane NE)
Bow Valley (1020 Bow Valley Dr. NE)
Spruce (1055 Bow Valley Dr. NE)
Confederation Park (1320 - 21 Ave. NW)
Shouldice (4730 - 19 Ave. NW)
Beaverdam (2012 - 66 Ave. SE)
Valleyview (2736 - 19 Ave. SE)
Shawnessy (30 Shannon Place SW)
Westview (5033 - 45 St. SW)
INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES
Bow Valley Townhouses (1060BowValleyDr.NE)
Gilchrist Manor (3003 - 56 St. NE)
McCann Court (207 - 21 Ave. NE)
Mountview Apts (710 - 16 Ave. NE)
Willow Park on the Bow (30 - 11 St. NE)
Chestnut Grove (828 - 4 St. NE)
Alder Court (1633 - 20 Ave. NW)
Dream Haven (1518 - 8 Ave. NW)
Elmwood Court (3603 - 63 St. NW)
Shouldice Manor 1 and 2 (2003 - 46 St. NW)
Beaverdam Place #1 (Crestwood Rd. SE)
Beaverdam Place #2 (2012 - 66 Ave. SE)
Friendship Manor (1923 - 33 St. SW)
Queens Court (4503 - 47 St. SW)
Boxwood Place (1818 - 28 Ave. SW)
Austin Nixon Manor (10660 Elbow Dr. SW)
Join a community near you today. 403.276.5541 www.silvera.ca
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10 Baby Boomer
trends
& how
to profit
from
them
Contrary to popular belief, there are a great
many baby boomers that are not retired. Even
better, many baby boomers are at the peak of
their earning years and have comparatively
large discretionary incomes to spend.
Read on to learn about trends in baby boomer
behavior, and, more importantly, how you can
profit from them with these small business ideas
for products and/or services that appeal to the
baby boomer market.
I have to see it or do it before it's gone. One of the big
baby boomer trends is the compulsion to see it/do it before it
can't be seen or done anymore. The Great Wall, the Great Barrier Reef, Venice - boomers feel a need to visit places, species and
lifestyles that are vanishing and experience them for themselves.
Environmental concerns, such as global warming, seem to have
exacerbated these feelings. Seeing polar or spirit bears in their
natural environment or visiting Antarctica, for example, are high
on the “must-see” list.
Our kids are smaller and furrier than they used to be. I
think you have to have been living abroad to have missed this
baby boomer trend. Dogs and cats aren't just pets any more;
they're treasured members of the family. Remember the old days
when dogs slept in dog houses? Not in boomer households.
Baby boomer pets eat, sleep and do things with their people.
They watch TV, they get dressed up, they have their own friends
and their own doctors. They are a multi-million dollar industry!
Small Business
Canada
The baby boomer market is an extremely
desirable market because of its sheer size. While
niche marketing is almost a rule for small business
success, it makes sense, too, to try and target a
niche as large and moneyed as possible - and
the huge baby boomer market is full of niche
opportunities that can be extremely profitable.
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We need help with our aged parents. Remember that the
baby boomer generation is so large that it encompasses a whole
range of life events. One of the larger subsets of the boomer demographic is those who are currently dealing with aged parents
or soon to be about to. Many baby boomers feel incapable of
dealing with their parents' problems themselves. They want to
know what the options are or are looking to hire people to help
with specific problems such as home care or moving an elderly
parent from his or her home to new quarters.
Look how fit I am! Boomers care about their health, probably
because they see health and fitness as a way of staving off age.
Boomers are age-obsessed. We all are now but almost none of us
will admit to being middle-aged or, God forbid, seniors! Those
are titles for old people and we're not. One of the ways we let
the population at large know that is by dressing in fitness gear as
much as possible. The man stepping off the elevator in his spandex bike gear? A baby boomer. The woman on the street wearing
the yoga outfit? Another one.
I've got that loving feeling... For the world. For whales. For
victims of the latest hurricane. Baby boomers love to feel good
and contributing to a cause is one quick way to do that. Especially if it's a popular cause. In some circles, there almost seems
to be a cause-upmanship operating; the more causes one visibly
supports, the better. The best thing to do, though, is to espouse
your own cause and host/sponsor your own events.
I'm a strange animal, just like you are. A lot of baby boomers spend a lot of time expressing Greta Garbo-like sentiments.
They need space, they have to be alone, they need to find themselves etc. etc. However, curiously, boomers will flock to a lot of
the same places and do a lot of the same things together to do
that. It's no coincidence that all-inclusive resorts and trips have
become so popular.
Wait! I haven't told you about or shown you... Boomers
don't just do things; they have experiences. And for better or
worse, they want to share those experiences with everyone else.
Baby boomers are certain that their personal stories are worth
telling - and videoing, and taping, and blogging about, and even
hiring other people to write about. Baby boomers were the original audience and content of talk shows and now the 'Net has
given them even more scope for their "get it all out there and
share it with the world" tendencies.
Let the professional do it; he knows best. Previous generations put a much higher premium on self-reliance than boomers
do. Baby boomers have a strong tendency to let experts take care
of them, whether it's a personal trainer or a broker. If you're a
baby boomer yourself, try to imagine your Dad consulting a financial planner or hiring a decorator. You'll get the picture.
Inconspicuous consumption. The container of Haagen
Dazs ice cream in the freezer with the spoon stuck in it is perhaps the perfect baby boomer symbol. Of course it's expensive.
Of course it's superior. Of course I have to have it! Baby boomers
want the best and the best of the best is even better. To indulge
in luxuries conspicuously, however, is frowned upon. Perhaps in
self-defense, boomers have turned cocooning into an art form.
Behind the door are a whole lot of high-end fabrics, furnishings
and products.
Wheelchair TransporTaTion
by Medically Trained Drivers
regain Your Mobility
[email protected]
www.carecoach.ca
403-873-2224
Sundre MuSeuM & World of Wildlife exhibit
You can also travel back
in time and see what life
was like as a
pioneer.
A Unique
Collection
Visit our Sundre Pioneer Village Museum
of over
which includes a school house, log
cabin, ferryman’s house, barn, blacksmith
170 Mounts
shop, trapper’s cabin, and the Red Deer
Displayed
Ranger Station.
in their
Natural
Settings
www.museum.sundre.com
Ph: 403-638-3233
Of course I'm not too old for that! This is another baby
boomer trend that you have to have been living abroad for the
last decade to have missed. No matter how grueling an experience may be, to even suggest that someone of a certain age may
be too old to participate is to risk having your head verbally
snapped off. Where I live, 80 year-olds drag themselves onto the
tennis courts and 60-somethings enthusiastically kayak and hike
mountainsides. Baby boomers refuse to be or act old until it's
absolutely unavoidable.
Photograph of model is for illustrative purposes only.
BAD INVESTMENTS
AREN’T ALWAYS
THIS OBVIOUS.
Before investing,
CheckFirst.ca
WE HELP POINT YOU IN
THE RIGHT DIRECTION
Visit CheckFirst.ca or call the Alberta Securities
Commission toll free at 1-877-355-4488.
211 1st Ave SW Box 314, Sundre, AB
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ADVOCACY & OTHER GROUPS
Crisis helpline (24 Hour)..........................1-800-268-7708
TDD......................................................1-800-567-5803
Email................................... [email protected]
Website........................................ www.veterans.gc.ca
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Toll Free...............................................1-888-735-0556
Email............................................info@albertaaging.ca
Website.......................................www.albertaaging.ca
Alberta Council on Aging
Toll Free...............................................1-888-423-9666
Email...................................................info@acaging.ca
Website..............................................www.acaging.ca
Alberta Ombudsman..................................403-297-6185
Website...................................www.ombudsman.ab.ca
Alberta Society for Pension Reform
222 Clareview Rd., Edmonton, AB T5A 3Y5
................................................................780-406-9727
Canadian Association For Retired Persons
(CARP) ............................................ 1-888-363-2279
Email.................................................. [email protected]
Website...................................................www.carp.ca
Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’
Association (CCECA).................................403-269-6122
Email...................................................cceca@cceca.ca
Website.................................................www.cceca.ca
Canadian Grandparents’ Rights Association
................................................................403-284-3887
Toll-Free..............................................1-866-585-8242
Email............................ [email protected]
Website............canadiangrandparentsrightsassociation.com
Canadian Pensioners Concerned..........1-888-822-6750
Email........................................ [email protected]
Website........................................ www.canpension.ca
Canadian Snowbird Association
Toll Free...............................................1-800-265-3200
Email........................................csastaff@snowbirds.org
Website.........................................www.snowbirds.org
National Association of Federal Retirees
Toll Free...............................................1-855-304-4700
Email..................................................... [email protected]
Website................................................ www.fsna.com
ElderNET Calgary.......................................403-290-5120
#610, 1509 Centre St. SW T2G 2E6
Email............................... [email protected]
Website................................www.eldernetcalgary.com
ElderNET Calgary aims to improve the quality of
life for older calgarians through a leadership role
in shared planning and action.
The Way IN................................. 403-SENIORS (736-4677)
Website................................. www.thewayincalgary.ca
National Pensioners & Senior Citizens Federation
..................................................................www.npscf.org
Veterans Affairs Canada.........................1-866-522-2122
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HELP AGENCIES:
Supportive Assistance for Seniors
Meal Services
Meals On Wheels – Calgary
3610 Macleod Trail SE...........................403-243-2834
Outreach Services
Calgary Family Services
(North or West Calgary).........................403-286-1811
(Central/South Cent. Clgy)....................403-705-0593
Calgary Seniors Resource Society (CSRS)
3639 - 26 St. NE.....................................403-266-6200
Snow Shovelling/Lawn Services
Bowcliff ShareCare Program
Areas: Postal codes starting
with T3C and T3E..................................403-240-0250
Bowmont All Season Services (BASS)
Areas: Bowness, Montgomery
and Greenwood/Greenbriar..................403-202-3186
Greater Forest Lawn Seniors
Areas: Forest Lawn, Southview, Dover, Erin
Woods, Albert Park/Radisson Heights, Forest
Heights, Penbrook Meadows and Applewood
................................................................403-272-4661
Haysboro Seniors Resource Group Snow Removal
Project
Areas: Haysboro....................................403-252-6534
Highwood Community Snow Removal Project
Areas: Highwood...................................403-282-1030
Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association
Areas: Postal codes beginning with T2N or T2E
................................................................403-283-0554
Marlborough Seniors Voice
Snow Removal Project
Areas: Marlborough/Marlborough Park Area
................................................................403-273-6955
Ogden House Seniors 50+ Club
Areas: Ogden/Millican/Riverbend........403-236-8139
Parkdale Nifty Fifties
Areas: Parkdale Area.............................403-283-0620
West Hillhurst Go-Getters
Areas: Services for West Hillhurst
Go-Getters Club Members Only
................................................................403-283-3720
FINANCE & ESTATE PLANNING
FINANCE & ESTATE PLANNING
INCOME SUPPORT
Mail: Alberta Registries, Vital Statistics
Box 2023, Edmonton, AB. T5J 4W7
Email..................................................vs@gov.ab.ca
Phone......................310-0000, then 780-427-7013
Federal Programs
Income Security Programs
Toll Free......................................... 1-800-277-9914
TTY................................................ 1-800-255-4786
Website........................www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Provincial Programs
Low Income Assistance
Toll Free in Alberta........................ 1-877-644-9992
TTY................................................ 1-800-232-7215
Website
....... www.seniors.alberta.ca/financial_assistance
Disability Financial Assistance
Assured Income for the Severely
Handicapped (AISH) Program
AISH Info Line............................... 1-866-477-8589
AISH Application Line......................Dial 310-0000
...........................................................780-644-1366
TTY................................................ 1-800-232-7215
Website.................... www.seniors.alberta.ca/aish
Calgary Office
#500 TGS Place, 1520 – 4 St. SW
...........................................................403-297-8511
INFORMATION RESOURCES
Consumer Information
Alberta Securities Commission (ASC)...403-355-4151
Toll Free......................................... 1-877-355-4488
Website...................... www.albertasecurities.com
Calgary Better Business Bureau
350, 7330 Fisher St. SE Calgary T2H 2H8
...........................................................403-531-8784
Reports/Complaints.........................403-517-4222
Toll Free......................................... 1-800-232-7298
Email..................................... [email protected]
Website.................... [email protected]
Service Alberta’s Consumer Contact Centre
Toll Free......................................... 1-877-427-4088
Email.................. [email protected]
............................... www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca
Legal Help
Legal Aid Alberta
Revillon Bldg, 400, 10320 - 102 Ave,
Edmonton, AB. T5J 4A1...................780-644-4971
Toll Free......................................... 1-866-845-3425
Society of Alberta Lawyer Referral
Service Office............................... 1-800-661-1095
Student Legal Services
3390 Murray Fraser Hall,
University of Calgary........................403-220-6637
Library & Computer Services
Calgary Public Library
Administration, 6th Floor, 616 Macleod Trail SE, .
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2M2................403-260-2600
Website............................www.calgarylibrary.com
Tax Information
Canada Revenue Agency
Personal Tax........................................ 1-800-959-8281
Businesses & Self-Employed............. 1-800-959-5525
GST Credit........................................... 1-800-959-1953
Tax Refunds......................................... 1-800-959-1956
Forms and Publications...................... 1-800-959-2221
Payment Arrangements...................... 1-888-863-8657
TTY....................................................... 1-800-665-0354
Website..................................................www.cra.gc.ca
Tax Information Phone Service.......... 1-800-267-6999
Calgary Senior
ONLINE
Funeral and Memorial Services
Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board
11810 Kingsway Ave., Edmonton
1-800-563-4652
Calgary Co-operative Memorial Society
204A, 223 – 12 Ave. SW...................403-248-2044
Vital Statistics Office
www.
albertasenior.com
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Health & Wellness
Healthy Living
Healthy Living
General Health
Calgary Health Region’s
Community Care Access....................403-943-1920
Service Locations:
Carewest Colonel Belcher Care Centre
1939 Veterans Way NW.........................403-944-7800
Carewest George Boyack
1203 Centre Ave. NE.............................403-267-2750
Carewest Glenmore Park
6909 14 St. SW......................................403-258-7650
Carewest Sarcee
3504 Sarcee Rd. SW.............................403-686-8100
Provincial Health Organizations
Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services Corporate Office, Seventh
St. Plaza, 14th Floor, North Tower, 10030 – 107 St.
NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4
Toll Free...............................................1-888-342-2471
Website..........................www.albertahealthservices.ca
Health Advice and Information
HEALTHLink Alberta
Calgary......................................... 403-943-5465 (LINK)
Toll Free in Alberta....................1-866-408-5465 (LINK)
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
Alberta Health and Wellness
Phone.............................. 310-0000, then 780-427-1432
Email.................................. [email protected]
Website..................................... www.health.alberta.ca
Prescription Drug Program Enquiries
Alberta Blue Cross
Main Flr, 715 - 5 Ave..............................403-234-9666
Toll Free...............................................1-800-661-6995
Website.......................................www.ab.bluecross.ca
Adult Day Program
Bow View Manor
4628 Montgomery Boulevard NW,
Calgary, AB T3B 0K7.............................403-288-4446
Website...........................www.straffordfoundation.org/
bowview_dayprog.html
Caregiver’s Support
Senior Support program.......................403-205-5244
Website.................................... www.calgaryfamily.org
Family Caregiver Centre
Bridgeland Seniors Health Centre
1070 Mcdougall Rd. NE........................403-955-1500
Website...............................................family.caregiver
@albertahealthservices.ca
Clinics
Urgent Care Clinic
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
1213 4 St. SW........................................403-955-6200
Urgent Care is provided at the centre 24-hour a
day, 365 days a year.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care
Alzheimer Society of Calgary
201 - 222 58 Ave. SW............................403-290-0110
Toll Free..................................... 1-877-569-HELP(4357)
Email...................................info@alzheimercalgary.com
Website................................ www.alzheimercalgary.ca
Alzheimer’s / Dementia Services
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Dental/Oral Health
Dental Treatment Service for Low-Income
22-Teeth (24 Hour Service).................403-228-3384
1213 4 St. SW........................................403-955-6200
Northeast Dental Clinic
#200, 2580-32 St. NE.............................403-944-9999
Airdrie Community Dental
604 Main St. S, Airdrie...........................403-912-8484
Homecare Emergency Aid: Capsule of Life
Whitehorn Multi Services Centre
#100, 3705 - 35 St. NE.......................... 403-261-4000
Fall Prevention Clinic
Seniors Health One Line Referral
Service Location: Bridgeland Seniors Health
Centre (1070 Mcdougall Rd. NE) .........403-955-1500
Financing for Diabetic Supplies
Alberta Monitoring For Health................1-800-267-7532
Website.............................................www.diabetes.ca
Financing for Health Equipment and Supplies
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
Toll Free........................... 310-0000, then 780-427-0731
Website................................... seniors.alberta.ca/AADL
Rental of Health Equipment
Red Cross Medical Equipment Loans
100, 1305-11th Ave. SW........................403-541-6100
Senior In-Home Support
Bayshore Home Health – Calgary
106, 1212-31 Ave NE.............................403-229-3929
Bayshore Home Health – Red Deer
Suite 200, 4928 - 53 Ave, Red Deer.....403-348-1007
200, 1000 8 Ave. SW..............................403-269-9888
Community Care Access...........................403-943-1920
VON Calgary
#100A, 9705 Horton Rd. SW.................403-640-4765
MENTAL HEALTH INFO & RESOURCES
Access Mental Health
Continued on page 12
Health & Wellness
Pumpkin: Primed to be the kale of 2015, we are going to
see an increase in the use of pumpkin.
(See more Natural health trends for 2015 on page 14)
Spinach &
Pumpkin
Curry
1 pie pumpkin, halved
and seeded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegan hard
margarine
1 onion, chopped
Metro Creative
2 carrots, peeled & chopped
1 green apple, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh
gingerroot
11/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups plain hemp milk
3 cups packed spinach
1/2 cup sour cream
2. Place a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium
heat and let pan get hot. Add oil and margarine and when
melted, tip pan to coat. Add onion, carrots, apple, ginger, and
curry powder and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 6
to 8 minutes. Add pumpkin, vegetable broth, milk, and salt
and pepper to taste, stirring well to thoroughly combine.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup
is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in spinach. Taste
and adjust seasonings and cook, stirring occasionally, until
spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream.
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Health & Wellness
Healthy Living
(Adult and Senior Services)...... 403-943-1500, ext. 2
Calgary Eating Disorder Program
Richmond Rd. Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
1820 Richmond Rd. SW
(referral through Access Mental Health)
................................................................403-955-8444
MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVE
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Claresholm Centre for Mental Health & Addictions
139 - 43 Ave. W, Claresholm.................403-682-3500
Referral through Access Mental Health:
................................................................403-944-2025
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Address: 7th fl., 1213-4 St. SW
Call Access Mental Health for Referral:
...................................................... 403-943-1500, ext. 2
Palliative Care/Bereavement
End-of-Life Care Planning
Advance Care Planning (ACP)............403-943-0249
End-of-Life Support & Counselling
Canadian Virtual Hospice – Winnipeg, MB
Website.....................................www.virtualhospice.ca
Hospice Calgary (Sage Centre)
300, 628 - 12 Ave. SW...........................403-263-4525
Hospice Calgary (Rosedale Hospice)
920 7A St. NW........................................403-284-5195
Support for the Bereaved
Rockyview General Hospital Grief Support Program
7007 14 St. SW......................................403-943-3533
Substance Abuse & Addictions
Addiction Services: Shelters
Calgary Alpha House Society
(AHS Funded Agency)
203 - 15 Ave. SE Calgary, AB................403-234-7388
Foothills Detox Centre
806, 18 St. Ft. Macleod, AB..................403-553-4466
Safe Harbour Society
5246-53 Ave. Red Deer, AB..................403-347-0181
Mustard Seed Street Ministry
102 - 11th Ave. SE.................................403-269-1319
Counselling for Substance Abuse & Addictions
Addiction Services: Helpline
24 Hour Service..................................1-866-332-2322
Alcoholics Anonymous – Calgary
#2, 4015 - 1 St. SE...............403-777-1212 (24 Hours)
Substance Abuse in Later Life (SAILL)
AHS Seniors Health Clinic – Bridgeland
1070 Mcdougall Rd. NE........................403-955-6155
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Healthy Living
Women’s Health
Breast Cancer and Nutrition
Holy Cross Site
20A & 20B, Ambulatory Oncology Clinics at 2202
- 2 St. SW...............................................403-476-2445
Mammograms
Alberta Breast Cancer Screening Program
Toll Free...............................................1-800-667-0604
Beddington Towne Centre
200, 8120 Beddington Blvd. NW..........403-541-1200
Calgary Eaton Centre
#442, 751 3 St. SW................................403-777-3052
Calgary Women’s Imaging Centre
20 Richard Way SW...............................403-685-3123
Canada Diagnostic Centres Westhills
200A Stewart Green SW.......................403-685-6175
Castleridge Plaza
20, 55 Castleridge Blvd. NE..................403-777-3000
Crowfoot Business Cntr
401, 400 Crowft Crscnt NW..................403-777-3000
Foothills Professional Building
380, 1620 29 St. NW..............................403-541-1200
Glenmore Landing
D270 1600 90 Ave. SW..........................403-252-5882
Holy Cross Site
2202 2 St. SW........................................403-355-3232
Market Mall Executive Professional Centre
#333, 4935 40 Ave. NW.........................403-777-3094
Mayfair Place
#110, 6707 Elbow Drive SW..................403-777-3000
Pacific Place Mall
999 36 St. NE.........................................403-253-4666
Pureform Diagnostic Imaging Clinics
4916 130 Ave. SE...................................403-726-9729
Southcentre Mall
177 100 Anderson Rd. SE.....................403-777-3000
Southport Atrium
10333 Southport Rd. SW......................403-541-1200
Sunpark Professional Centre
125 40 Sunpark Plaza SE......................403-777-3000
Sunridge Professional Building
#3, 2675 36 St. NE (Bsmnt)...................403-291-3315
Westbrook Professional Building
#200, 1610 37 St. SW............................403-777-3000
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Working together with your
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Health & Wellness
Natural health
trends for 2015
(NC) A new year brings new beginnings, a
time when many of us make resolutions to be
healthier. To help you get there, the Canadian
Health Food Association (CHFA) surveyed
industry experts to identify the top five natural
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1. Pumpkin: Primed to be the kale of 2015, we are going to
see an increase in the use of pumpkin across the country. From
oils to seeds, this unique squash has many health benefits and
has been linked to heightened prostate and urinary tract health.
Pumpkin seeds are also rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, zinc and
essential fatty acids.
2. The Gut: Digestive health is poised to reign supreme
amongst natural health trends in 2015. Increasingly, natural
health products that support digestion, including a diversifying
probiotic category, are being linked to benefits beyond digestive
health, such as mental health, skin health, and weight maintenance, among others.
3. Fermentation: The trend of supporting digestion also extends to fermented foods, which are no longer limited to kimchi, tempeh and sauerkraut. Fermentation can liberate nutrients
in foods which helps our body better absorb them. For 2015,
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4. GMO labeling: In more than 60 countries around the world,
including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans
on the production and sale of GMOs. Food labeling activism is
on the rise in Canada. We are seeing an increase in consumers
demanding to know where their food comes from and whether
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HOUSING INFORMATION
Financial Assistance
for Home Repairs and Adaptations
Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Call Centre............................................1-800-668-2642
Calgary Office...................................1-877-499-7245
#200, 1000 – 7 Ave. SW......................403-515-3000
TTY....................................................1-800-309-3388
Provincial Programs
Senior housing supports
Toll Free in Alberta...........................1-877-644-9992
TTY....................................................1-800-232-7215
Residential Access Modifications Program (RAMP)
Information .........Dial 310-000, followed by 780-427-5760
Housing Information and Services
Affordable Housing
Accessible Housing Society Calgary
Deerfoot Junction III
#215, 1212 - 31 Ave. NE......................403-282-1872
Calgary Housing Company (CHC)
#100, 1701 Centre St. NW...................403-221-9100
Calgary West Seniors Housing Society (CWSHS)
127, 11 Varsity Estates View NW........403-286-7522
Silvera for Seniors
#804, Centre 70, 7015 Macleod Trail SW
.............................................................403-276-5541
Alberta New Home Warranty Program
#301, 30 Springborough Blvd SW......403-253-3636
Toll Free............................................1-800-352-8240
Consumer Information
Service Alberta Consumer Info Line
Toll Free in Alberta...........................1-877-427-4088
New Home Building
Canadian Home Builders Association
– Calgary Region
#100, 7326 - 10 St. NE........................403-235-1911
Referral to Special Needs Housing
Community Care Access.........................403-943-1920
Toll Free............................................1-888-943-1920
Seniors Housing Resource Centre
Kirby Centre Housing Services
403-705-3230
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HOUSING INFORMATION
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Applewood Village
115E - 3805 Marlborough Dr., NE.........587-315-1502
Bow Bridge Manor
3139 Bow Wood Dr. NW.......................403-288-4014
Huntsgate Place
432 Huntsville Crescent NW.................403-275-6075
Varsity Square Apartments
4515 Varsity Drive NW..........................403-531-9125
Cedar Ridge Apartments
Apt. 1601, 135 Lynnview Rd SE............403-279-8681
Parkview Village II
111 - 146 Ave. SE..................................403-256-6777
Willow Green Estates
9940 Fairmount Drive SE......................403-278-5231
Wyldewood Estates
271 - 9700 Bonaventure Drive SE........403-253-1352
Britannia 800
815 - 50 Ave. SW...................................403-255-4981
Continental Towers
920 - 9 Ave. SW & 840 - 9th St. SW......403-265-4954
Elbow Tower
105 - 26 Ave. SW...................................403-215-8700
Glenmore Estates
2120 Southland Drive SW.....................587-315-1503
Glenmore Gardens
2105 - 90 Ave. SW.................................403-281-1404
Hay’s Farm 1 & 2
8948 Elbow Drive SW............................403-252-7207
Lakeview Mews
2528 - 66 Avenue SW............................403-242-6414
Sarcee Trail Place
102 - 71 Glamis Drive SW.....................403-215-8748
Woodlands Manor
2200 - 1825 Woodview Dr. SW.............403-281-3133
Columbus Place
100 Nina Gardens NE............................403-284-0622
Bow Centre Place
7915 43 Ave. NW...................................403-288-3626
Norfolk Housing Association
1118 Kensington Rd NW.......................403-270-3062
Shouldice Manor I
2003 46 Street NW................................403-276-5541
Westbourne Place
877 64 Avenue NW................................403-274-8383
A, B, C Blocks- Bethany Care
2921 26 Ave. SE....................................403-272-8615
Becker Manor
2611 15 Ave. SE....................................403-248-5995
East Village Place
750 5 St. SE...........................................403-264-3455
Homes & Lifestyle
HOUSING INFORMATION
HOUSING INFORMATION
Kanerva House
2945 - 26 Ave. SE..................................403-272-8615
Wilkinson House
2939 26 Ave. SE....................................403-272-8615
Bow Claire Apartments
717 1 Ave. SW.......................................403-265-4492
Glenway Gate
4211 Richmond Rd SW.........................403-264-4596
Shalem Manor
3010 51 St. SW......................................403-240-2800
St. Mark’s Manor
2612 14A St. SW...................................403-245-8220
Villa Jean Toupin
1809 5 St. SW........................................403-228-5709
Bow Valley Townhouses
1020 Bow Valley Dr NE.........................403-276-5541
Chestnut Grove
828 4 St. NE...........................................403-276-5541
Columbus Manor & Village
40 11A St. NE........................................403-284-0622
Crossroads Court
1720 14 Ave. NE....................................403-284-0622
Gilchrist Manor
3003 56 St..............................................403-276-5541
McCann Court
207, 209 or 211 - 21 Ave. NE................403-276-5541
Mountview Apartments
710 - 16 Ave. NE....................................403-276-5541
Rose Manor
120 - 18 Avenue NE...............................403-277-0958
Sharon Manor
255 - 17 Ave. NE....................................403-277-0961
St. Paul’s Villa
3211 Edmonton Trail NE.......................403-284-0622
Alder Court
1633 - 20 Ave. NW.................................403-276-5541
Cambrian Manor
4811 Niven Road NW............................403-282-5762
Carroll Place
1540 Northmount Dr NW......................403-284-0622
Cathedral Manor Estates
11 Varsity Estates View NW..................403-286-7402
Crowchild Kiwanis Manor
2403 - 2 Ave. NW...................................403-284-4242
Dream Haven
1518 - 8 Ave. NW...................................403-276-5541
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Homes & Lifestyle
HOUSING INFORMATION
HOUSING INFORMATION
Elmwood Court
3603 - 63 St. NW...................................403-276-5541
Foothills Manor
3118 - 34 Ave. NW.................................403-289-7237
General De LaLanne Lodge
113 - 18A St. NW...................................403-283-3332
Heritage Terrace
7735 Bowness Rd NW..........................403-288-4463
J.E. Harris House
400 - 40 Ave. NW...................................403-277-4007
Kendale House
520 - 34 St. NW.....................................403-286-7402
Parkdale Kiwanis Manor
2420 - 2 Ave. NW...................................403-284-4242
Parkview Village
1234 - 21 Ave. NW.................................403-284-4242
Shouldice Manor II
2003 - 46 St. NW...................................403-276-5541
Alex Walker Tower
124 - 15 Ave. SE....................................403-262-1788
Beaver Dam Community
2012 - 66 Ave. SE..................................403-276-5541
Carter Place
602 - 1 St. SE.........................................403-269-3183
Edith Pink Residence
1401 - 11 Ave. SE..................................403-269-5589
Edwards Place
344 - 9 Ave. SE......................................403-264-1350
Francis Klein Centre
240 - 92 Ave. SE....................................403-284-0622
Hamilton Manor
906 - 17 Ave. SE....................................403-269-5589
Jenkins Court
923 - 19 Ave. SE....................................403-269-5589
King Tower - 807 - 6 St. SE.......................403-264-3522
Luther Place
8847 Fairmount Dr. SE..........................403-255-4552
Murdoch Manor
808 - 5 St. SE.........................................403-234-9311
Rhubarb Patch
1320 - 8 Ave. SE....................................403-269-5589
Wah Ying Mansion
122 - 3 Ave. SE......................................403-233-7598
Anthonian Court
5320 - 4 St. SW.....................................403-284-0622
Austin H. Nixon Manor
10660 Elbow Dr. SW..............................403-276-5541
Bankview House
1826 - 16A St. SW.................................403-244-6050
Bethany Village
240 Lincoln Way SW.............................403-242-4355
Boxwood Place
1818 - 28 Ave. SW.................................403-276-5541
First Assembly Manor
614 - 57 Ave. SW...................................403-252-4744
Friendship Manor
1923 - 33 St. SW...................................403-276-5541
Glenmore Manor
1111 - 68 Ave. SW.................................403-252-4744
Grace Gardens..........................................403-245-3770
or 1028 - 15 Ave. SW............................403-244-1634
Grace Lutheran Manor
3600 Sarcee Rd SW..............................403-242-3055
Grace Manor
1506 - 9 St. SW.....................................403-244-1634
Jewish Community Apartments
1603 - 90 Ave. SW.................................403-255-8033
Menno Court
2808 - 25 St. SW...................................403-249-4629
Menno Gardens
2637 - 25 St. SW...................................403-249-4629
Mount Royal Kiwanis Manor
1720 - 9A St. SW...................................403-284-4242
Oddfellow Rebekah Tower
1220 - 2 St. SW.....................................403-266-1711
Oi Kwan - 120 - 2 Ave. SW........................403-263-1686
Queen’s Court
4500 - 47 Street SW..............................403-276-5541
Richmond Park Manor
3250 - 28 Street SW..............................403-242-3001
Robertson House
3712 - 37 Street SW..............................403-286-7402
Spruce Cliff Downs
501 - 3400 Spruce Dr. SW.....................403-286-7402
St. James Court
2040 - 54 Ave. SW.................................403-284-0622
Wai Kwan Manor
200 - 1 Street SW..................................403-263-1686
Prince of Peace Village
285030 Luther Rose Blvd NE................403-285-5080
Manor Village at Huntington Hills
6700 Hunterview Dr. NW.......................403-275-5667
Manor Village at Rocky Ridge
450 Rocky Vista Grdns NW..................403-239-6400
Manor Village at Groves of Varsity
5353 Crowchild Tr. NW..........................403-399-5570
Sundance on the Green
3 Sunmills Green SE.............................403-254-9800
Dana Village
1818 Simcoe Blvd. SW.........................403-457-0824
Manor Village at Garrison Woods
2400 Sorrel Mews SW...........................403-240-3636
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Homes & Lifestyle
HOUSING INFORMATION
HOUSING INFORMATION
Manor Village at Signature Park
1858 Sirocco Dr. SW.............................403-249-7113
Shalem Court – 3000 - 51 St. SW.............403-240-2800
Staywell Manor Village at Garrison Woods
174 Ypres Green SW.............................403-242-4688
Secura Care Homes
1226 New Brighton Dr. SE....................403-452-4902
Adults Supportive Home
36 Fallswater Crescent NE...................403-285-7978
Bright Morningstar Care Homes
4 Panatella Lane NW.............................403-226-1193
Trendicare Health Services Ltd.
178 Heston St. NW................................403-284-4096
Jemajo Senior’s Home
275 Falwood Way NE............................403-452-2500
Meadowlark Care Home
15 Madison Crt (Strathmore)................403-934-5294
Mount Pleasant Home
2302 - 5 Street NW................................403-289-6769
Romelia Corpuz
379 Woodfield Rd. SW..........................403-640-3570
Sheila Duff
80 Strathbury Circle SW.......................403-207-5532
Wellness Care Group Homes
148 Queensland Place SE....................403-238-2180
Supportive / ASSISTED Living
Aspen Lodge
1171 Bow Valley Lane NE.....................403-276-5541
Bow Valley Lodge
1020 Bow Valley Drive NE.....................403-276-5541
Spruce Lodge
1055 Bow Valley Drive NE.....................403-276-5541
Confederation Park Lodge
1320 -21 Ave. NW..................................403-276-5541
Shouldice Lodge
4730 - 19 Ave. NW.................................403-276-5541
Beaver Dam Lodge-Memory Care Pgrm
2012 - 66 Ave. SE..................................403-276-5541
Valleyview Lodge
2736 - 19 Ave. SE..................................403-276-5541
Shawnessy Lodge
30 Shannon Place SW..........................403-276-5541
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HOUSING INFORMATION
HOUSING INFORMATION
Peter Coyle Place
5700 - 3 Street.......................................403-252-6000
Harbours of Newport Retirement Res.
20 Country Village Cove NE.................... 587-287-3941
*Prince of Peace Manor
285030 Luther Rose Blvd NE................. 403-285-5080
*Whitehorn Village
5200 - 44 Ave. NE...................................... 403-271-2277
Arbour Lake Retirement Living
900 Arbour Lake Rd NW.......................... 587-316-7637
Boardwalk Retirement Community
3520 - 31 St. NW........................................ 403-215-8714
*The Edgemont
80 Edenwold Dr. NW................................. 403-241-8990
Hillside Manor
916 - 18A St. NW........................................ 403-284-6000
Lodge at Valley Ridge
11479 Valley Ridge Dr. NW...................... 403-286-4414
Manor Village at Huntington Hills
6700 Hunterview Dr. NW.......................... 403-275-5667
Rocky Ridge Retirement Residence
10715 Rocky Ridge Blvd. NW................ 403-930-4848
*Scenic Acres Retirement Residence
150 Scotia Landing NW........................... 403-208-0338
*Seniors Res. at The Colonel Belcher
1945 Veterans Way NW............................ 403-283-3491
Beverly Estate Lake Midnapore
500 Midpark Way SE................................. 403-873-2842
Canyon Meadows Retirement Res.
12 Deerview Terrace SE........................... 403-278-4004
Lake Bonavista Village Ret. Community
11800 Lake Fraser Dr. SE........................ 403-258-1849
*McKenzie Towne Retirement Res.
20 Promenade Park SE............................ 403-257-9331
Walden Heights Seniors Community
250 Walden Dr. SE..................................... 403-873-4700
Chateau Renoir
9229 - 16 St. SW........................................ 403-255-2105
*Eau Claire Retirement Residence
301 - 7 St. SW............................................. 403-269-3114
Evergreen by Symphony
2220 - 162 Ave. SW................................... 403-201-3555
Fountains of Mission
222 - 25 Ave. SW........................................ 403-244-0322
Garrison Green Seniors Community
3028 Don Ethell Blvd. SW....................... 403-249-5505
Manor Village Life Centers
@ Garrison Woods
2400 Sorrel Mews SW.............................. 403-240-3636
@ Signature Park
1858 Sirocco Dr. SW................................. 403-249-7113
*Millrise Place
14911 - 5 St. SW........................................ 403-451-9333
Royal Park Retirement Residence
4315 Richardson Rd. SW........................ 403-242-9075
Staywell Manor Village (Garrison Woods)
174 Ypres Green SW................................. 403-242-4688
Trinity Lodge
1111 Glenmore Trail SW.......................... 403-253-7576
Wentworth Manor - The Residence
5717 - 14 Ave. SW..................................... 403-242-5005
Westview – 5033 - 45 St. SW....................403-240-4920
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Out of Town Supportive/Assisted
/Long-Term Living
Arbor Manor at Bethany
1736 - 1 Ave. NW, Airdrie......................... 403-948-6022
Cedarwood Station
304 - 1 Ave. NW, Airdrie........................... 403-945-2222
Cottonwood Village Retirement Res.
4224-8 St. SW, Claresholm..................... 403-625-5520
Luxstone Manor
2014 Luxstone Blvd., Airdrie.................. 403-945-4700
Masterpiece Aspen Ridge
3100 - 22 St., Red Deer............................ 403-341-5522
Masterpiece Inglewood
10 Inglewood Dr., Red Deer.................... 403-346-1134
Quigley Manor at Bethany
302 Quigley Dr., Cochrane............. 403-932-6422 Ext: 247
Ridgestone Lodge
115 Ridgestone Lane SW, Black Diamond
....................................................................... 403-933-3143
Monterey Place
4288 Catalina Blvd. NE............................ 403-943-1920
Jackson Willan Seniors Res.
3105 - 15 Ave. SW..................................... 403-249-4290
Bethany Harvest Hills
19 Harvest Gold Manor NE..................... 403-226-8200
Carewest Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre
722 - 16 Ave. NE......................................... 403-230-6900
Carewest George Boyack
1203 Centre Ave. NE................................. 403-267-2750
Newport Harbour Care Centre
10 Country Village Cove NE.................... 403-567-5100
Wing Kei Care Centre
1212 Centre St. NE.................................... 403-277-7433
Bethany Care Centre
916 - 18A St. NW........................................ 403-284-6000
Bow Crest Care Centre
5927 Bowness Rd. NW............................ 403-288-2373
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Deaf and Hear Alberta.
We asked her to answer some of the most frequently asked questions
about hearing loss and here are her answers:
I am 65 years old. Should I have my hearing tested? Seniors should
Where should I go to get hearing aids if I need them? Proper Audiology
training and care is required to provide accurate and useful hearing aids. Although hearing aids are available at big box type stores,
there is a significantly lower rate of people who wear their hearing
aids that were provided from these locations. We often see patients
who have purchased hearing aids at these types of locations and
have never used them. This can be due to the less experienced staff,
lack of instruction provided, and minimal follow up care given. Make
sure you get the best care you can by choosing an Audiology clinic
with experienced and caring clinicians where their only focus is on
helping you with improving your hearing; not stocking tires and
food products.
Why am I still having some difficulty hearing now that I have hearing
aids? It is important to understand that it can take up to 18 months
to fully adapt to new hearing aids. The brain is powerful but it does
take time to effectively listen through hearing aids, especially in
challenging environments such as at a noisy gathering or in a group.
Keep wearing your hearing aids all the time in order to give the brain
as much practice at listening as possible. Some good ways to practice your listening skills are to listen to music, watch TV or movies
with closed captioning to use your eyes to help your ears relearn
sounds and listening to books on cd or on your iPod.
have a hearing exam every two years. Approximately 25% of Canadian adults over 65 years suffer significant hearing loss. It’s best to
find out sooner rather than later so that proper care and management can be taken to help.
My hearing test results show that I have hearing loss. What should I do
now? Research shows that treating a hearing loss early is critical. An
untreated hearing loss has a number of negative effects on our brain
(John Hopkins Medical Centre, 2014 research), reducing how well
we understand what we hear, our memory and our other cognitive
skills. It is important to get proper treatment of your hearing loss as
soon as possible to reduce these negative effects on the brain. However, don’t forget about how important communication with your
family and friends is as well. Keeping your hearing working properly
helps enable you to enjoy conversations, music and taking part in
your favourite activities.
Information
by Dr. Carrie Scarff, owner operator of Audiology Innovations Ltd., 209-320 23rd Ave SW. Call 403-252-4722 for your appointment today.
Hear Your World Better with Audiology Innovations
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in
Canadians
Did You
Know?...
Have hearing loss? Approximately 90% of these
individuals CAN be helped by hearing aids and
listening devices. Research shows that early
treatment means improved success.
Why come to us?
We offer solutions that are not available anywhere else
(implantable hearing aids and listening training). Many senior
patients are on a limited income, and may qualify for the entire
cost of advanced hearing aids.
We provide solutions that can improve your listening with
hearing aids you may already have. Our office provides your
loved ones with compassionate and thorough hearing care.
Start Your Hearing Journey!
The right solutions come from our experience!
Dr. Scarff holds the highest level of training (AuD and PhD) and can
teach Physicians, health professionals and other Audiologists about
hearing loss.
403-252-4722
www.audiologyinnovations.ca
Alberta Professional Centre 202–320 23rd Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 2S2
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6 Ideas for
Elder-Friendly
Design
Easy on the Hands. You probably don’t think much about
turning a doorknob, but it can actually be quite a chore, even
painful, for someone with arthritis or other conditions. Simply
replacing doorknobs with lever-style hardware can make
life easier for residents. Levers are also best on faucets, and
illuminated rocker switches are better than the standard toggle
light switches.
Friendly Floors. Slippery surfaces are not the only danger
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underfoot, although they’re the most obvious. All floors should
be made slip-resistant, such as by adding nonskid mats under
area rugs (or getting rid of the area rugs completely). Trips are
as dangerous as slips, so eliminate trip points like thresholds
wherever possible, or reduce their height. For those who use
walkers, adds Cratsley, low-pile carpeting is safest so the walker
doesn’t catch on deep pile and cause a fall.
Safe Stairs. For older people living on more than one level,
stairs can be especially dangerous. Handrails are a must, on both
sides of the staircase if possible. Lighting is also critical, says
Cratsley, so make sure the entire stairway is well lit from top to
bottom. Clearly defined steps that show where the edge of the
tread is can help prevent falls.
A Well-Lighted Place. The staircase isn’t the only part of a
home that needs good lighting. A dark room is an invitation to
a bump or a fall, so make sure there’s adequate lighting in every
room, hallway, and doorway. Entryways are especially dangerous
if not well lit.
HOUSING INFORMATION
HOUSING INFORMATION
Bow View Manor
4628 Montgomery Blvd.NW.................... 403-288-4446
Carewest Colonel Belcher Care Centre
1939 Veterans Way NW............................ 403-944-7800
Extendicare Hillcrest
1512 - 8 Ave. NW....................................... 403-289-0236
Intercare Brentwood Care Centre
2727 - 16 Ave. NW..................................... 403-289-2576
Beverly Centre Lake Midnapore
500 Midpark Way SE................................. 403-254-8885
Clifton Manor
4726 - 8 Ave. SE......................................... 403-272-9831
Father Lacombe Care Centre
332 - 146 Ave. SE....................................... 403-256-4641
Intercare Southwood Care Centre
211 Heritage Dr. SE................................... 403-252-1194
McKenzie Towne Care Centre
80 Promenade Way SE
20 Promenade Park SE............................ 403-508-9808
Beverly Centre Glenmore
1729 - 90 Ave. SW..................................... 403-253-8806
Carewest Garrison Green
22 3108 Don Ethell Blvd. SW....................... 403-944-0100
Carewest Glenmore Park
Rehabilitation & Recovery Centre
6909 - 14 St. SW........................................ 403-258-7650
Carewest Royal Park
4222 Sarcee Rd. SW................................. 403-240-7475
Carewest Sarcee
3504 Sarcee Rd. SW................................. 403-686-8100
Carewest Signal Pointe
6363 Simcoe Rd. SW................................ 403-240-7950
Extendicare Cedars Villa
3330 - 8 Ave. SW........................................ 403-249-8915
Glamorgan Care Centre
105 Galbraith Dr. SW................................ 403-242-5911
Intercare Chinook Care Centre
1261 Glenmore Trail SW.......................... 403-252-0141
Mayfair Care Centre
8240 Collicutt St. SW................................ 403-252-4445
Mount Royal Care Centre
1813 - 9 St. SW........................................... 403-244-8994
Wentworth Manor - The Court
5709 - 14 Ave. SW..................................... 403-686-8777
Universal design is not, as some would think, strictly for the elderly or disabled.
The concept of universal design is to make living and work spaces equally
comfortable, safe, and accessible for all, regardless of height or physical
ability. These ideas might help make a home safer for an older resident, but
they’re pretty smart for homeowners of all ages.
Landing Places. Fumbling with keys, packages, the mail
— all can distract and unbalance someone entering or exiting
a home. In addition to providing lighting at entryways be sure
to have a table, bench, or other surface nearby for putting things
down.
Better Baths. Most people think of shower grab bars as the
way to make bathing safer. There are other ways to help ensure
safety in the bath, says Cratsley. Think about adding grab bars
by the toilet, too, or other places in the room where someone
may need a helping hand. A step-in shower is safer than a tub,
but if that’s not possible add grab bars that help someone getting
in and out. A single-handled faucet control reduces the chances
of scalding at the sink, and a pressure-balanced control does the
same in the shower. A hand-held showerhead is often easier to
use for someone with limited mobility than a fixed showerhead.
Read more about the design and products used in the Concord Cottage by starting at the Project Overview.
You can find our more about the principles of universal design from the Center for Universal Design.
The AARP has some specific ideas about home design for seniors at the “Home for All Ages” section of its Web site.
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Leisure & Travel
LEISURE
LEISURE
Attractions in Calgary & area
Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino
888 Nadoda Way Morley.................... 1-888-862-5632
TELUS Spark
220 St. George’s Drive NE......................403-268-8300
Town of Innisfail
4934 – 53 St., Innisfail, AB......................403-227-3376
Town of Strathmore
680 Westchester Rd., Strathmore
.......................................................................403-934-3133
Aero Space Museum
4629 McCall Way NE................................403-250-3752
Alberta Campgrounds
Website............................................www.albertawow.com
Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd. 33..............................403-240-3822
Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm
284022 Township Rd. 224, Rockyview
.......................................................................403-648-2719
Calgary Tower
101 - 9th Ave. SW.....................................403-266-7171
Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Pk
1300 Zoo Rd. NE.......................................403-232-9300
Canada Olympic Park
88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW..................403-247-5452
Cash Casino
4040 Blackfoot Tr. SE...............................403-287-1635
Chinese Cultural Centre
197 First Street, SW.................................403-262-5071
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Highway 838 Midland Provincial Park,
Drumhellar.......................... 310-0000 then 403-823-7707
Firefighters Museum of Calgary
4124 - 11 St. SE.........................................403-246-3322
Fort Calgary
750 - 9 Ave. SE..........................................403-290-1875
Glenbow Museum
130 - 9 Ave. SE..........................................403-268-4100
Grain Academy Museum
505 – 2 Str. SW...........................................403-263-4594
Heritage Park
1900 Heritage Dr. SW...............................403-268-8500
Jubilations Dinner Theatre - Calgary
1002 - 37th St. SW....................................403-249-7799
Kananaskis Resort– Delta Lodge
1 Centennial Dr., Kananaskis Village...403-591-7711
Loose Moose Theatre Company
26 Ave. SE, Crossroads Market
.......................................................... 403-265-LMTC (5682)
The Military Museums
4520 Crowchild Tr. SW............................403-974-2850
Olympic Oval
2500 University Dr. NW...........................403-220-7954
Stampede Park
1410 Olympic Way SE.............................403-261-0101
Stage West Calgary
727 - 42 Ave. SE........................................403-243-6642
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Pets
Calgary Humane Society
4455 110 Ave. SE......................................403-205-4455
Website.........................................www.calgaryhumane.ca
Call regarding animal adoptions, lost and found
animals, and to report animal cruelty.
Pools & Fitness Centres
You can call City of Calgary at 3-1-1 for information
on the following pools and fitness centres.
Acadia Pool & Fitness Centre
9009 Fairmount Dr. SE
(88 Ave. & Fairmount Dr.).............. 403-268-CITY(2489)
Beltline Aquatic & Fitness Centre
221 12 Ave. SW............................... 403-268-CITY(2489)
Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
4812 14 Ave. SE...............................403-268-CITY(2489)
Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
89 Canova Rd. SW...................................403-281-6984
Cardel Place
11950 Country Village Link NE..............403-532-1013
Foothills Aquatic Centre
2915 24 Ave. NW (24 Ave. and University Dr.)
............................................................. 403-268-CITY(2489)
Glenmore Aquatic Centre
5330 19 St. SW
(52 Ave. and 19 St.)........................ 403-268-CITY(2489)
Inglewood Aquatic Centre
1527 17 Ave. SE.............................. 403-268-CITY(2489)
Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre
1919 29 St. SW
(17 Ave. and 29 St.)........................ 403-268-CITY(2489)
Renfrew Aquatic & Recreation Centre
810 13 Ave. NE
(14 Ave. and 8 St.)........................... 403-268-CITY(2489)
SAIT Aquatic Centre
1301 16th Ave. NW...................................403-284-7248
Shouldice Aquatic Centre
5303 Bowness Rd. NW
(52 St. and Bowness Rd.)............. 403-268-CITY(2489)
Leisure & Travel
LEISURE
LEISURE
Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Fitness Centre
1520 Northmount Dr. NW.............. 403-268-CITY(2489)
Southland Leisure Centre
2000 Southland Dr. SW...........................403-648-6555
Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
6715 Centre St. NW
(68 Ave. and Centre St.)................ 403-268-CITY(2489)
Trico Centre for Family Wellness
11150 Bonaventure Dr. SE.....................403-278-7542
YMCA Calgary
Several Calgary Locations.....................403-269-6701
University of Calgary Health & Rec. Centre
2500 University Dr. NW...........................403-220-7749
Village Square Leisure Centre
2623 - 56 St. NE........................................403-366-3900
Outdoor Pools
Bowview Pool
1910 6 Ave. NW.........................................403-221-3571
Highwood Pool........................................ 403-221-3596
25 Holmwood Ave. NW...................................403-221-3574
Mount Pleasant Pool
2310 6 St. NW............................................403-221-4288
Silver Springs Pool
Silverridge Close & Silverridge Dr. NW..........403-288-2616
South Calgary Pool
3130 16 St. SW..........................................403-221-3513
Stanley Park Pool
4100 1A St. SW..........................................403-221-3577
Forest Lawn Pool..................................... 403-221-3573
1706 - 39 St. SE.........................................403-221-3595
Millican-Ogden Pool................................ 403-221-3598
69 Ave. & 20A St. SE................................403-221-3599
NOW LEASING
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LIVING SUITES
Seniors Centres
Have a Correction?
Tips or Suggestions to be included
in our next guide?
Toll Free: 1-866-425-3722
Ideally located in the beautiful community of Glenbrook,
Shalem Haven offers a caring and friendly atmosphere.
It’s a place where your neighbours are friends, and a sense
of home is quickly found within this welcoming active
community.
• Comfortable and accessible studio suites
• Excellent dining service program
• Wide selection of recreational and
social opportunities
• Overnight Guest Suites for visiting family or friends
• 24 hour emergency response
403.240.2800
3008 - 51 St. SW
Operated by the Shalem Society for Senior Citizens Care
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Travel Tips For the Over 50 Jet Set
Metro Creative
For many people, the allure of travel never wears off. Be it a young person’s first trip to a foreign land or an older couple’s return to the place they spent their honeymoon, recreational travel remains a favorite hobby of people of all ages.
Though travel appeals to people of all ages, it differs for people of all ages as well. The carefree “pack a bag and
go” attitude shared by many a young traveler is not prudent for older travelers, who must take several safety precautions when traveling to ensure the trip will be safe as well as enjoyable. The American Geriatric Society’s Foundation for
Health in Aging offers the following travel tips to older adults who still love the adventure of travel.
Talk to your doctor in advance. If you have already made
travel plans, consult your physician, who may suggest a full
checkup, before your trip begins. Explain any travel plans, particularly which cities or countries you plan to visit and what your
travel itinerary is. Different locales call for different precautionary measures, and your doctor can discuss with you specific measures to take depending on where you will be going. The Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention lists various required and
recommended vaccines based on certain travel destinations. For
more information, visit www.cdc.gov/travel.
When speaking with your doctor, it’s also best to ask when
to take medications. While this is less of a concern for travelers
who are staying within their own time zones, it’s important for
travelers changing time zones to learn if they should stick to their
home-time-zone schedule or adapt it to the time zone they’ll be
visiting. Even travelers who are staying within their time zone
should ask their physician if it’s best to take certain medications
before or after a flight.
Pack all necessary medications in your carry-on bag. Most
travelers have their own horror stories about losing checked baggage. For older men and women on medication, this can be especially troubling if their medications are packed in bags that were
checked. When traveling, make sure all medications are in your
carry-on bag to avoid losing medication while away from home.
Make a list. Before leaving home, make a list with your phy26
sician’s help and carry it with you at all times. This list should
include:
• any existing medical conditions
• current treatment for those medical conditions, including the
names of any medications you are on, the doses and how these
medications are administered
• the amount of the drug you need to take on the trip (this will
be important should any medications be lost or damaged while
traveling)
Take steps to avoid deep-vein thrombosis. Deep-vein
thrombosis, or DVT, occurs when blood clots form in the veins.
This typically takes place in the legs because of a lack of blood
flow. Older adults are at risk of DVT when traveling because
traveling often requires sitting in one place, such as on an airplane or train, for long periods of time. Research has indicated
that compression stockings are effective at preventing DVT, and
older travelers might want to consider such stockings, particularly if their travels require a long flight, drive or train ride.
Don’t transfer pills to new containers. Veteran travelers know getting through Customs is no joy ride. It’s even less
enjoyable for men and women who must take prescription
medications with them. To make your trip through Customs as
stress-free as possible, keep all medications in their original containers.
Leisure & Travel
LEISURE
LEISURE
+ 55 Connections
Anne..............................................................403-474-0838
Harriet...........................................................403-249-8724
Seniors Alpine Ski Club
1111 Memorial Drive NW........................403-241-2387
Website..............................www.seniorsalpineskiclub.com
Bow Cliff Seniors 50+
608 Poplar Rd. SW (Spruce Cliff Community
Centre)..........................................................403-246-0390
Bowness Seniors’ Centre
6422-35 Ave. NW......................................403-286-4488
Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre
2212-13 St. NW.........................................403-289-4780
Website.....................confederationparkseniorscentre.com
Forever Young...............................403-253-8600 ext. 169
Golden Age Club
610-8 Ave. SE.............................................403-262-6342
Good Companions 50 Plus Club
2609-19 Ave. SW.......................................403-249-6991
Greater Forest Lawn Senior Citizens’ Society
3425-26 Ave. SE........................................403-272-4661
Website.......................................................... www.gfls.org
Haysboro Seniors Resource Group
1204-89 Ave. SW.......................................403-253-1563
Heritage Seniors
703, Heritage Dr. SW
Marg..............................................................403-281-6380
Roy................................................................403-281-8608
Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association
1320-5 Ave. NW.........................................403-283-0554
Kerby Centre for the 55-plus
1133 - 7 Ave. SW.......................................403-265-0661
Website........................................... www.kerbycentre.com
Ogden House Seniors
2102-69 Ave. SE........................................403-279-2003
Email................................................ [email protected]
Website............................................www.ogden50plus.org
Open Door Senior Fellowship of Calgary
1307-4 St. SW............................................403-269-7900
Email............................................................ [email protected]
Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association
3512-5 Ave. NW.........................................403-283-0620
Solo Seniors Friendship Club
Elisabeth......................................................403-474-8141
Therese........................................................403-992-9039
Calgary South West Seniors Club
11024 Braeside Dr. SW...........................403-256-6488
Renfrew 50+ Club
1318 Regal Crescent NE.........................403-276-4747
West Hillhurst Go-Getters (S.C.) Association
1940-6 Ave. NW.........................................403-283-3720
Woodcreek Seniors Group
1991 Woodview Dr. SW
Sheila............................................................403-251-1436
Charlotte......................................................403-251-9498
Volunteering Opportunities
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area
5960 Centre St. SE...................................403-777-3535
Email...................................... [email protected]
Website........................................... www.bbbscalgary.com
volunteer as a mentors for 1-2 hours weekly.
Spruce Meadows
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
403-974-4200 .......................... www.sprucemeadows.com
Volunteer Calgary
1170, 1202 Volunteer Way (Centre St. SE)
.......................................................................403-265-5633
Email...................................... [email protected]
Website.................................. www.volunteercalgary.ab.ca
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Things to consider
before buying
a recreational
vehicle
Metro Creative
Opportunity for adventure abounds
for recreational vehicle owners. With a
motor home parked in the driveway, a
road trip or instant family getaway is
only a few steps away.
While RVs can be rented, serious road-trippers often prefer
purchasing one so that it can be customized with the features
desired and always be at the ready. RVs vary in price depending
on the vehicle, and there are a few thing prospective RV owners
should know before they begin shopping.
First and foremost, drivers who have not previous owned an
RV or even stepped inside of one you may have an inaccurate perception of these vehicles. Today’s recreational vehicles are much
more than meets the eye, and it pays to attend an RV show to
become acquainted with the various types of motor homes. This
way you will be familiar with the jargon and have a reasonable
idea of what you want before going to a dealership.
There are various classes of RVs, but the largest ones tend to
be the most expensive. Some RVs have an engine and are driven
like a bus, while other models hitch to the back of a truck or van.
If you will be towing an RV, you must be certain the car or truck
doing the towing is equipped to tow a vehicle the weight and size
of your particular RV.
How you plan to use the RV should also be considered prior
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to purchasing one. Will you be spending time cooking meals and
sleeping inside, or will it mainly be used as a storage unit for your
camping gear? Do you plan on taking extended vacations and
desire all the comforts of home? Defining these goals will help
you find the right RV for you.
Another thing to consider is renting an RV for a day or two to
get a feel for driving it and what it is like to spend a night inside.
You may be able to determine if you need more or less of a mobile
home when you ultimately decide to purchase.
Make sure everything works before you drive the RV off of
the lot. Repairs can be expensive, and you do not want to be
stuck with a lemon when you’re on the road. Find out if there
are any roadside assistance packages that can be negotiated to
offer you peace of mind with your first RV.
The decision of whether or not to purchase an RV requires
ample forethought. Comparing a number of different models
and designs and weighing personal needs can give buyers a good
idea of which RV is right for them.
RV Parks and campgrounds
Whispering Spruce Campground & RV Park
262195 Balzac Blvd – Total Spaces: 109
Balzac, AB T4B 2T3....................................... 403-226-0097
Calgary West Campground
221 – 101 Street, SW – Total Spaces: 250
Calgary, Alberta............................................ 888-562-0842
Mountain View Camping
Total Spaces: 160
Calgary, Alberta............................................ 403-293-6640
Bow Riversedge Campground
Total Spaces: 144
Cochrane, Alberta......................................... 877-932-4675
Calaway RV Park & Campground
245033 Range Road 33 – Total Spaces: 104
Calgary, Alberta............................................ 403-249-7372
Symons Valley Ranch RV Park & Storage
14555 Symons Valley Rd. NW
Calgary, Alberta............................................ 587-296-0606
Okotoks Lions Sheep River Campground
Total Spaces: 56
Okotoks, Alberta........................................... 403-938-4282
Springhill RV Park
41216 Big Hill Springs Road
Cochrane, Alberta......................................... 403-932-2010
Sundre River Resort
Total Spaces: 177
Sundre, Alberta............................................. 403-669-8160
Coyote Creek Golf & RV Resort
32351 Range Road – Total Spaces: 40
Sundre, Alberta............................................. 403-638-1215
Leisure & Travel
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
Public Transit
Website..................................www.traxxcoachlines.com
Calgary Transit
Calgary Transit Customer Service Centre
224 - 7 Ave. SW
(10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., weekdays only)
Call Centre................................................. 403-262-1000
Lost & Found............................................. 403-268-1600
TTY............................................................... 403-268-8087
Website..................................... www.calgarytransit.com
Access Calgary
General Inquiries/Initiation of Service:
...................................................................... 403-537-7770
Automated Trip Booking/Cancellation:
...................................................................... 403-537-7777
Commendations/complaints:....................... 403-537-7997
TTY/TTD:........................................................ 403-537-7977
Email................................. [email protected]
Website.......................................... www.accesscalgary.ca
Continuing Care Transportation
...................................................................... 403-873-2224
Website.................................................www.carecoach.ca
Continuing Care Transportation provides
complete chair-to-chair accompaniment and
assistance for all medical travellers.
Buses & C-Trains
Coaches
Greyhound Canada
Toll Free...................................................1-800-661-8747
TTY.............................................................1-800-397-7870
Website.............................................. www.greyhound.ca
Nagel Tours..............................................403-717-9999
Toll Free...................................................1-800-562-9999
Website...........................................www.nageltours.com
Red Arrow Motorcoach
Fording Place, 101 - 205 9 Ave. SE
Toll Free...................................................1-800-232-1958
Website.................................................www.redarrow.ca
TRAXX Coachlines...............................1-877-872-9977
Transit for those with disabilities
Transit Education
Get Up and Go Program
Calgary Family Services........................ 403-269-9888
200, 1000 8 Ave. SW (Intake)................ 403-205-5244
Website..........................................www.calgaryfamily.org
♥
Senior Dinner Special
every Sunday, Tuesday and
Wednesday
from 4pm – 11pm
only $11.99
three course meal:
Soup or Salad, Entrée, Small Dessert
In Embers Dining Room
Cash Casino
(Calgary)
4040 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, AB
403-287-1635
Come play at Alberta's
longest running casino.
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Kalispell Regional Healthcare makes a difference for Canadians
Judy Hiebert was on a Christmas cruise in the Caribbean
with her family when she first started experiencing the
tiredness, numbness, and tingling in her arm. Soon after, it
was followed by slurred speech and blurry vision. She could
tell something wasn’t right, but she assumed it was just a
side effect of her migraine, or the heat and humidity. As the
weeks passed following her return home to Creston, British
Columbia, the symptoms increased in frequency and duration.
sure she worked directly for the neurologist’s office,” says Judy.
“We later discovered that she is in charge of all of the international medical services. She just makes you feel so cared for.”
During her time at KRH, Judy was diagnosed with relapsing
remitting multiple sclerosis. It was a scary diagnosis for both
Judy and her family. However, with medication and a careful
She saw her local doctor in late December, and got a referral for
a neurologist. The initial appointment, however, wasn’t until
April. With an additional appointment for an MRI needed
after that, Judy and her husband, Jacob, both felt that it could
be as long as a year or later before a diagnosis could be made.
The timeframe for scheduling treatment was an even bigger
unknown. In the meantime, the symptoms were getting worse,
with Judy frequently losing feeling in one or both of her arms.
Jacob and Judy decided that if she waited until April to be diagnosed, she might not be able to walk without the use of a cane
— or worse, she could permanently lose feeling in her arms.
“When my daughter, Heidi, heard that, she started doing research on where I could see someone now, not five months
from now,” Judy says. “Heidi lives in Kalispell, Montana, and
started asking around about neurologists there at Kalispell Regional Healthcare.”
Heidi was able to connect her mom with Mary Strauss, RN,
the international medical services coordinator for Kalispell
Regional Healthcare (KRH). Mary provides a unique service
at KRH in that she works directly with international patients,
making sure that their concerns are addressed. Mary works out
the patient schedule, arranges for accommodations, and even
arranges for transportation to and from appointments.
Mary provided peace of mind for the Hieberts and was able to
get Judy in to see a neurologist within two weeks.
“Mary was so professional and caring and really made everything seem so doable. She dealt with us so personally that I was
Kalispell Regional Healthcare, located in Kalispell, Montana,
is just an hour’s drive from the border and provides personalized service for a number of common medical services.
This includes orthopedic surgery, diagnostic imaging, spine
and peripheral nerve surgery, eye surgery, cardiac procedures, both men’s and women’s health, executive health assessments, deep brain stimulation, medical equipment, and
many other medical and surgical procedures.
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Judy and her husband, Jacob, with their grandson Nolan
diet, Judy is now managing her diagnosis and is able to enjoy
the same quality of life that she had prior to her diagnosis.
“My husband and I sincerely believe that Mary and her department are truly a blessing to each of the international
patients that are seeking health care when they especially
need it,” says Judy.
For more information on how international
medical services can help you,
please contact Mary Strauss at 1-877-398-7022.
Kalispell Regional Medical
Center in Kalispell, Montana
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