Are you a senior who is fearful of the onset of winter because you don’t know how you’re going to manage once the snow hits?
Keeping walks free from snow is also important to help prevent falls. So if you know of a senior who needs help, do that extra little bit and shovel in front of their house! They appreciate it!
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There are a number of agencies in Edmonton who match seniors with a low-cost snow shoveller to ensure you’re not snowbound or risk being fined for not clearing your walks. |
Edmonton’s Seniors Should Plan Now for Snow
Seniors should begin arranging for help with snow shovelling now to avoid worry in the coming months.
“Winter can be a challenging time for seniors. As a first resort, seniors could ask family members, neighbours or friends for help, but if that’s not an option, there are several agencies which seniors can contact to request snow shovelling service,” said Brenda Wong, seniors coordinator with the City of Edmonton.
If you are a senior who needs help, or if you can help seniors shovel their snow, contact one of the following groups.
Citywide
Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE)
780-701-9011
Southside
Seniors Caring About Seniors
780-465-0311
Southwest
Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association
780-450-2113
Westside
Westend Seniors Activity Centre
780-483-1209
Paid Workers Two of Edmonton’s seniors centres match seniors with service providers throughout the city. Contact the Westend Seniors Activity Centre at 780-483-1209 (no membership required) or SAGE (Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) at 780-701-9011 ($20 membership required). If you live south of the river, you have two additional options. Contact Lifestyle Helping Hands Seniors Association at 780-450-2113 ($10 membership required) or Seniors Caring About Seniors at 780-465-0311 ($10 membership required).
Volunteer Workers
The Westend Seniors Activity Centre at 780-483-1209 (no membership
required) is the only organization which may be able to help provide volunteer show shovellers. (Applicants must demonstrate financial need) Check with them to see if they have volunteers in your area.
Neighbourhood Help Seniors, if you are able to find volunteer snow shoveller on your own, why not let the City of Edmonton help you to thank them for their kindness and hard work? Nominate your Snow Angel! The City of Edmonton will send you a Snow Angel pin and a letter from Mayor Stephen Mandel to present to your volunteer. Phone 780-496-8200 or visit www.edmonton.ca for more details.