Red Deer Advocate: Editorial: Alberta seniors left behind in budget

Every day that we wake up, we are a day older – all of us. Some of us have lived more days than others, but our lives are just as important. As seniors, we want access to services that allow us to live safely with dignity and comfort regardless of where we live in the province or our personal income. The rampant privatization of seniors congregate care facilities, the lack of enforceable long-term care standards, deficient staffing standards and the lack of an independent Office of a Seniors Advocate provides clear evidence that the current government does not support seniors in Alberta. The entire continuing care and long-term care systems are rooted in ageism and neglect. Read more →