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Government increases AISH rate - April 1, 2012

Effective April 1, 2012, the maximum AISH living allowance will increase from $1,188 to $1,588 and the employment income exemptions will double from $400 to $800 for single clients and from $975 to $1,950 for families. The increased amount will be reflected on the April benefit payment. For more information, take a look at the details of Budget 2012.

Budget 2012 - Investing in People

Photo of a senior woman holding a teacup

An increase of over $55 million to
support an aging population means

Giving back the TLC
they've always given us

We're investing in people with Budget 2012.

Brain Health Symposium in Alberta 2012

Being held on February 22 (Calgary) and 23 (Edmonton), the Brain Health Symposium 2012 will provide information to Albertans about maintaining their mental and general health through various stages of life. RSVP today!

More information on the Brain Health Symposium

Exterior view of a supportive living facility

Additional ASLI Grant Funding

From January 24 until March 7, Alberta Seniors will accept grant application project proposals for new supportive living spaces in Medicine Hat and Smoky Lake.

News Release

Minister’s Seniors Service Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2012 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. Honour a volunteer or organization in your community for their dedicated service to seniors.

Seniors Services Conference 2012

The 2012 Seniors Services Conference will be held in Edmonton on September 13-14, 2012. Call for Presenters now open.

For more information, please visit the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council website.

Aging Population Policy Framework

A progress report on the Aging Population Policy Framework--highlighting the key initiatives and actions that have occurred since the release of the framework in November 2010.