Aging safely - Other resources

Here is a list of external resources to help you age safely in your home and community:

• Seniors Guidebook to Safety and Security
  Covers a variety of topic areas including prevention.
  
• Take Action: Prevent a Fall Before it Happens
  Important facts with preventative action.
  
• Calgary Fall Prevention Clinic
  What it is and how to access it.
  
• You can Prevent Falls
  Fact to consider with ideas on how to reduce falls.
  
• The Safe Living Guide
  A guide for seniors. Focus on fall prevention and safety tips.
  
• Home Fire Safety Checklist
  Easy to follow checklist.
• Home Safety Checklist
  Includes suggestions for improvements.

• Seniors Services Home Maintenance
  For low income seniors. Description of how to apply.
• My Home
  Links to a variety of home maintenance and repairs considerations in Calgary.
• ATCO Gas
  Free annual check of furnace & natural gas appliances.

• Seniors Home Adaption & Repair Program (SHARP)
  Overview of who qualifies and how to access it.
• Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
  Overview of who qualifies and how to access it.
• Fair Entry – Programs and Services for Low Income Calgarians
  Apply to access many services at a lower rate including bus pass, recreation, spay/neuter pets, home maintenance for seniors and assistance with property taxes.
• Alberta Seniors Financial Assistance and Benefits
  Identifies provincial financial assistance programs available to seniors.
• Special Needs Assistance for Seniors (SNA)
  For those 65+ with low income. Items funded include appliances and furniture, health supports and personal supports.
• Veterans Independence Program
  Helps eligible veterans offset costs to remain independent in home and community.
• Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
  Assists with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness, in maintaining independence in their community.
• Taxes: Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
  Allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan with the Alberta government.
• Taxes: Property Tax Assessment Program (P-TAP)
  For residential property owners experiencing financial hardship who may be eligible for a credit/grant of the increase on your property tax account.
  

Call 311 for more information.