Seniors Health
Primary Healthcare for Seniors
Primary healthcare is essential for everyone, but for individuals 65 and over, a solid medical home for healthcare is particularly important as healthcare requirements tend to become more complex with age. When a patient is part of a primary care practice – with a consistent family doctor that you see regularly – they can see a variety of care providers and be assured that their information will be organized within the same system, ensuring continuity of care.
Our Services
Health and Care Coordination
As we age, we may face age-related issues like chronic disease, mobility problems, and more.
At SASPCN, our team includes physicians, nurses, behavioural health consultants (mental health nurses), pharmacists, dietitians, and referral management coordinators.
Our healthcare team can support you to maintain your health and prevent illness, with the aim of assisting patients and families to manage the challenges associated with ageing. In collaboration with the primary care provider, they can help you keep track of changes, set goals, and coordinate care with specialists.
Specialized Seniors Clinic
Seniors with complex medical issues can be referred to the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) clinic. This is an outpatient consultative interdisciplinary team who provide specialized, comprehensive assessment and management, working collaboratively with your family physician.
This service is available to seniors aged 65 and older who are referred by their SASPCN family physician.
More Health Management Resources
Our Seniors Nurses have compiled a more detailed selection of useful websites and information.
Key Resources for
Seniors and Caregivers
211 Alberta
211 is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with.
811 Health Link
Call Health Link by dialing 811 in Alberta for quick and easy advice from a registered nurse. Open 24/7.
Alberta Health Services
AHS provides information and a number of different programs and resources for seniors in Alberta.
I-CAARE
Indigenous Cognition & Aging Awareness Research Exchange (I-CAARE) explores and promotes healthy aging with Indigenous people and raises awareness about cognitive health in Indigenous communities.
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Caregivers Alberta
Alberta’s only dedicated caregiver organization. They focus on helping caregivers maintain their wellbeing rather than teaching them how to be better caregivers.
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St. Albert Seniors Association
SASA hosts a 50+ Seniors Activity and Services Centre in downtown St. Albert. There are programs for members and non-members, and they are the local Meals on Wheels Hub.
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