Alberta’s seniors are a diverse population whose lives have been shaped by a variety of experiences and circumstances. This population spans more than two generations, with an age range from 65 to more than 100 years and has varying skills, abilities, support systems, living arrangements and levels of health. It is difficult to create a comprehensive portrait that illustrates this diversity. The information in this profile is intended to provide basic information on Alberta’s seniors and focuses on demographics, living arrangements, income, ethnicity, educational attainment, health status and activities. Various sources have been used to compile this information, based on the most recent data available.

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Content

• Alberta's Aging Population
• Gender
• Marital Status
• Location of Residence
• Housing
• Living Arrangements
• Income
• Expenditures
• Labour Force Characteristics
• Unpaid Housework
• Aboriginal Seniors
• Seniors Born Outside of Canada
• Migration
• Language
• Education
• Health
• Community Contributions
• Religion

(Updated May 2007)

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