Stair Lifts Calgary, Alberta

Overview

The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program helps Albertans  with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes. It provides financial assistance to buy medical equipment and supplies. Must have valid personal health number in Alberta.

Basic Eligibility

An assessment by a health care professional determines the equipment and supplies that an Albertan can receive through this program.

Albertans pay 25% of the benefit cost to a maximum of $500 per individual or family per year. Low-income Albertans and those receiving income assistance are exempt from paying the cost-sharing portion.

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Overview

The Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) is a provincial program designed to provide monthly financial assistance to low-income seniors residing in Alberta. This non-taxable benefit aims to supplement federal programs such as Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), helping seniors cover essential living expenses. The amount received varies based on individual circumstances, including income, marital status, and accommodation type.

Basic Eligibility

• Be 65 years of age or older. Benefits may commence in the month of the applicant’s 65th birthday.​
• Have lived in Alberta for at least three months immediately before applying.
• Be a Canadian citizen or have been admitted into Canada for permanent residence.​
• Meet financial eligibility criteria based on annual income thresholds. As a general guideline:​
  • Single seniors with an annual income of $29,630 or less may qualify.​
  • Senior couples with a combined annual income of $48,120 or less may be eligible.
• Be receiving the OAS pension from the Government of Canada. If you or your spouse/partner have chosen to defer or delay receiving OAS, you are not eligible for the Alberta Seniors Benefit. ​

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The Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) program provides low-interest home equity loans of up to $40,000 to eligible seniors for home repairs, adaptations, and renovations that enhance safety and independence.

Basic Eligibility

• At least one homeowner must be 65 years of age or older.​
• Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have lived in Alberta for a minimum of three months.​
• The total annual income must be $75,000 or less.​
• Applicants should have a minimum of 25% equity in their primary residence.

For seniors who do not qualify for a SHARP loan due to insufficient home equity or other reasons, there may be grant options available. These grants can provide up to $5,000 per benefit year, with a lifetime maximum of $15,000, to assist with necessary home repairs and adaptations.

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Overview

Alberta’s Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) issues non-repayable grants that let low-income Albertans with serious mobility challenges retrofit their homes. Applicants who use a wheelchair at any age, seniors 65 + who depend on a four-wheel walker, or people living with progressive neuro-degenerative diseases can qualify for up to $7,500 per benefit year and a total of $15,000 in any ten-year span. Family income must sit below $36,900 for a single adult, with higher ceilings for larger households. Modifications must be permanent and finished within 90 days of approval, and applicants usually receive a funding decision within 30 days.

Basic Eligibility

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have lived in Alberta for at least 90 days
• Use a wheelchair (any age) or be 65 + and rely on a 4-wheel walker, or have a progressive neuro-degenerative disease (e.g., MS, ALS, Parkinson’s)
• Meet the income test (e.g., ≤ $36,900 for a single adult; thresholds rise with family size)
• Own, rent, or live with family anywhere in Alberta (on- or off-reserve) For seniors who do not qualify for a SHARP loan due to insufficient home equity or other reasons, there may be grant options available. These grants can provide up to $5,000 per benefit year, with a lifetime maximum of $15,000, to assist with necessary home repairs and adaptations.

Typical Eligible Projects

Ramps, stair or porch lifts, widened doorways, barrier-free bathrooms (roll-in showers, wheelchair-accessible vanities), grab bars, landing pads, threshold ramps and related electrical work. Projects must be permanent and completed within 90 days of approval.

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