Program Overview
The Town of Olds wants to help older people stay in their own homes as they get older. They have a program to help pay for house cleaning. This program is for seniors who need help but don't qualify for a similar program from the province.
Check the table below to see if your income qualifies you for the program.
| Marital status | Annual total income | Funding level |
|---|---|---|
| Single senior | $29,010 or less | To get help paying for house cleaning, please contact the Alberta government's Special Assistance for Seniors program. |
| $29,011 to $33,410 | Eligible for Town of Olds | |
| Over $33,410 | No funding currently available. | |
| Senior couple | $46,440 or less | To get help paying for house cleaning, |
| $46,441 to $54,640 | Eligible for Town of Olds Subsidized Housekeeping Service. | |
| Over $54,640 | No funding currently available. |
Here are the home support services the town offers, if you qualify:
- Light Housekeeping: This includes making beds, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen surfaces, cleaning appliances, tidying up, cleaning window sills, and taking out the garbage.
- Laundry: Washing and drying clothes at your home.
Here are some things the program doesn't cover:
- Personal care (like bathing or dressing)
- Respite care (temporary relief for caregivers)
- Childcare
- Yard work or cleaning the outside of your house
To qualify for the Town of Olds' help with house cleaning costs, here's what you need to know:
Money Matters:
- If you're single, your yearly income should be between $29,011 and $33,410.
- If you're a couple, your combined yearly income should be between $46,441 and $54,640.
Health Matters:
You also need to meet one of these health requirements:
- You have trouble keeping your home clean because of physical problems due to aging, illness, or injury.
- You have an illness, physical problem, or injury that makes it hard to do everyday tasks.
- You recently had surgery and need short-term help at home to recover. (You'll need a note from your doctor.)
By submitting this form, I understand that this service is subsidized by the Town of Olds Family and Community Support Services. I declare that I am in need of this subsidized service.