Introduction

A growing number of older adults who want to live in their own homes face barriers to accessing the non-medical services they need to live independently in the community, including accessible and affordable transportation.

As a Social Determinant of Health, transportation affects almost every other determinant because it impacts access to needed services including medical, social, and basic needs. It has been identified by the World Health Organization as one of the eight domains of action for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.

With investment from the Government of Alberta, and working collaboratively with the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) is offering funding to support the delivery of community-based assisted transportation services for older adults and persons with mobility issues living in rural Alberta. This project will see local community organizations and partnerships deliver innovative assisted transportation services to older adults in their rural communities that promote access to medical and social services essential for their well-being.

This multi-year funding will allow for a sustainable approach to be developed in rural communities. This project allows early recipients of funding in Phase 1 to act as mentors in a Community of Practice for organizations onboarded in this next Phase 2.

Expressions of Interest open Jan 15-Feb 9, 2024.

Info session

Please join us for an online Q&A session regarding the process on Thursday, January 18 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST. To confirm your attendance, please register HERE.

Following the Q&A session, for additional questions or clarification, please email funding@healthyagingalberta.ca.

Learn more about this funding here.