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Community Directory
Continuing Care Placement Office
Phone: 403.314.6112 Fax: 309-309-0585
Hours: 800 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday
Street Address: 2845 Bremner Ave
Red Deer, AB T4R 1S2
E-Mail: mmcallister@dthr.ab.ca
This service facilitates and co-ordinates the entry of people into DTHR Residential Continuing Care services.
Meals on Wheels
Phone: 403.337.8630 or 507.1079 Janeen
Hours: Monday to Friday at 430 pm
Meals on Wheels is a volunteer, non-profit organization designed to assist elderly or disabled people to remain in their homes as long as possible, while maintaining proper nutrition. The drivers not only deliver food but also provide the client with an outside contact for five days a week. Meals on Wheels is also designed to assist persons on discharge from the hospital during a convalescent period. Meals are prepared at the hospital so special diets can be accommodated. Meals are delivered by volunteers Monday to Friday at 4.30 pm. Clients are charged a price set by the hospital, and meal tickets are sold at the beginning of the month. Volunteer drivers are always welcome!
Mount View Lodge
Phone: (403) 556-3603 Fax: (403) 556-1619
Hours: 800 am to 400 pm Monday to Friday
Street Address: 5230 50 St
Olds, AB T4H 1N7
Elaine Tufts, Lodge Manager. Mount View Lodge in Olds provides food, lodging, scheduled personal care and other services to senior citizens who require a supportive living environment. The Lodge has a home-like atmosphere with home-cooked meals, activities and friendly staff.
Mountain View Seniors Housing
Phone: (403) 335-8404 Fax: (403) 335-9957
Street Address: 1100A 20 Ave
Mailing Address: PO Box 399, Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0
E-Mail: admin.assistant@mvsh.ca
Website: www.mvsh.ca
Mountain View Seniors Housing is a non-profit registered charitable organization providing assistance to seniors through lodges and self-contained apartments in Mountain View County. MVSH also operates several community housing units throughout the county for low-income families who require subsidized housing assistance (see “Subsidized Family Housing” under the Children & Family section of this Directory).
Olds & District Evergreen Club
Phone: (403) 556-8515
Street Address: 5237 52 St
Olds, AB T4H 1H7
The Evergreens are a senior citizens group (50 years and older) who meet during the week for activities such as card games, bingo, square dancing, carpet bowling, pool, shuffleboard, walking, 50+ exercises and day bus trips. The hall is available for rent - please call the Hall at 556-8515 for information on bookings.
Olds Lifeline Committee
Phone: (403) 556-7161
Street Address: Olds Neighbourhood Place
Mailing Address: PO Box 3822, Olds, AB T4H 1P5
Lifeline is an emergency response system that helps elderly or disabled persons maintain their independence by providing a home call system that is monitored 24 hours a day. The subscriber has a Lifeline Communicator at home with a personal HELP button that can be worn on clothing or carried around the home in a pocket.
Olds Sunshine Bus
Phone: 403-556-8003
Hours: 900 am to 1100 am Monday to Friday
Street Address: Town of Olds
Mailing Address: 4512 46 St, Olds, AB T4H 1R5
Office Hours: 9.00 am to 11.00 am Monday to Friday
Bus Hours: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday
Owned and operated by the Town of Olds, this wheelchair-accessible bus service provides transportation around town for seniors (50+) and disabled persons of any age. The bus runs from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
To book a ride, call 556-8003 between 9.00 am and 11.00 am Monday to Friday. Tickets are available from the bus driver or at the Town of Olds office. A service fee is charged per ride.
To volunteer as a driver or dispatcher, please contact Lorraine at 403.507.4811.
Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta
Phone: (780) 422-2321 Fax: (780) 422-8762
Hours: 815 am to 430 pm Monday to Friday
Street Address: c/o Alberta Seniors & Community Supports
Mailing Address: 600 - 10405 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7
E-Mail: saca@gov.ab.ca
Website: www.seniors.gov.ab.ca
Council members consult with seniors, seniors organizations, and others to gather information and provide advice to the Minister of Seniors and Community Supports regarding seniors needs. The Council provides advice to the government, through the Minister of Seniors & Community Supports, on legislation and policies affecting seniors on funding and the coordination of programs and services relating to them. Council spearheads the annual provincial Seniors' Week. Council members are interested in the concerns of seniors. To share your comments or to meet with Council members, contact the Council office.
Seniors Ministries - Joy Fellowship Luncheon
Phone: 403-556-3219
Hours: Every 4th Tuesday
Street Address: First Baptist Church
Mailing Address: 5005 53 Ave, Olds, AB T4H 1H6
Every 4th Tuesday of the month, seniors are invited to meet for a smorgasbord lunch that also includes a hymn-sing, musicians, door prizes, and a business speaker. The cost is $7.00 per luncheon. Please call 556.3219 to register.
Service Canada - Canada Pension Plan / Old Age Security
Phone: (800) 277-9914 toll free
Mailing Address: PO Box 2710 Station M, Edmonton, AB T5J 4C2
Website: www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Retirement Pension – a monthly benefit for persons who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and who have ceased or reduced work.
Disability Benefit – a monthly benefit payable to eligible contributors who can no longer work due to severe and prolonged disability.
Death Benefit – a one-time, lump-sum payment paid to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of a deceased contributor.
Survivor Benefit – a monthly benefit paid to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of a deceased contributor.
Child’s Benefit – a monthly benefit paid to the natural or adopted child of a deceased or disabled contributor. Child must be a dependent under the age of 18 or, if between the ages of 18 and 25, in full time attendance at a recognized school or university.
Old Age Security Pension – a monthly benefit payable to a Canadian Citizen or legal Resident who is 65 years or older.
Guaranteed Income Supplement – a monthly benefit paid in addition to the Old Age Security Pension to a pensioner who has limited or no income.
Allowance – a monthly benefit payable to the spouse or partner of a pensioner who is receiving the Old Age Security Pension. Spouse or partner must be between the ages of 60 and 64 and have income at or below the qualifying level.
Allowance for the Survivor – a monthly benefit payable to a Survivor. A Survivor is a person whose spouse or common-law partner has died and since the death, has not become the spouse or common-law partner of someone else.
Sunrise Village
Phone: (888) 556-4022 toll free or (403) 556-3446 Fax: (403) 556-3475
Street Address: 5600 Sunrise Cres
Olds, AB T4H 1W4
Website: www.sunrisevillages.com
Located south of the Olds Hospital, Sunrise Village is a unique retirement community providing health and home services to meet a variety of seniors needs. We offer both supportive living apartments with 24-hour care by certified Personal Support Aides, and condominium units for those who desire more independent living. Building amenities include dining rooms with fireplaces, home-cooked meals prepared on-site, billiards, shuffleboard, a fitness room with equipment, computer and internet access, a hair salon, foot care, a library, recreation programs, underground parking and much, much more. We are always happy to provide a tour or answer any questions from interested individuals.
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