Accessible transportation for seniors in Oyen

Written by ECA Review

Alberta’s government, in partnership with Healthy Aging Alberta, will be offering transportation programs for seniors in five rural communities including Oyen for $242,000.

Seniors living in rural Alberta need accessible transportation services to improve access to medical care, buy groceries and connect with community and government services.

Through an initial $1.1-million investment, also seniors in Edson ($275,660), Fox Creek ($185,045), Oyen, Sundre ($147,504) and the Municipal District of Smoky River ($286,933) will be able to access more transportation options.

This three-year project will see local community organizations and their partners deliver innovative, accessible and assisted transportation services to older adults in their communities.

In early 2024, interested community-based organizations, Family and Community Support Services offices and municipalities will be invited to submit expressions of interest to be part of the next phase of the project, which will support up to 20 programs across Alberta. Details on how communities can access this funding will be available on the Healthy Aging Alberta website.

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