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b'Seniors Housing facilities in Alberta have undergone landmark changes over the past decade. The needs of seniors have expanded and become more complex, often leaving loved ones confused and overwhelmed as they seek to find accommodation appropriate to these incremental needs. Health and housing standards and levels of supportive living are being developed with the intention of simplifying this process for Albertans. Dennis, who has worked on provincial committees assisting in developing these standards, will present:\\n\\u2026 an historical overview of seniors housing in Alberta \\n\\u2026 the changing realities and perceptions\\n\\u2026 the challenges and benefits of implementing the new standards\\n\\u2026 costs of Seniors Housing, and \\n\\u2026 a belief that, together, we can make the Seniors Housing system in Alberta better for today and tomorrow.\\n\\nSPEAKER: Dennis King, Past President Alberta Senior Citizens\\xb9 Housing Association\\n\\nAfter retirement in 2000 as a Principal with the Palliser School Division, Dennis became actively involved in issues affecting Seniors: \\n\\u2026 Green Acres Foundation 1999 \\xad 2006 (Board member and Chair)\\n\\u2026 Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta 2000 - 2005\\n\\u2026 Lethbridge Seniors Community Forum 2004 to present\\n\\u2026 Alberta Seniors Citizens\\xb9 Housing Association 2003 \\xad 2006 (Board member and President)\\n\\u2026 Providence Home Homeowners\\xb9 Association, Coaldale 2003 \\xad 2006 (Board member and President)\\n\\u2026 ASCHA Health and Housing Standing Committee, 2005 to present (Chair)\\n\\nMODERATOR: Diane Poynter\\n\\nDATE: January 4, 2007'