On July 14, 2008, the provincial government issued a news release where "Albertans are invited to complete an online survey to share their thoughts on what support they anticipate they will need when they become seniors and how these needs should be met. The survey findings will assist the Alberta government as it plans for an increasing population of seniors.
The survey is focused on baby boomers and those who are almost 65 years old, but Albertans of all ages can complete the survey. The news release goes on to say that the survey information "will assist the province in the development of an Aging Population Policy Framework that will guide future government decisions on seniors’ programs and policies."
I think it's very important to have sufficient input from rural and small town Albertans or we could get lost in the urban perspective when that framework is developed.
The online survey will be available until the end of August at www.TomorrowsSeniors.alberta.ca. Albertans without access to the Internet can have a survey mailed to them by calling toll-free 1-800-642-3853.
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