A New Way to Support Seniors in Calgary: What Is the Always Connected Program?

Navigating the golden years should be about enjoying life, not worrying about everyday tasks or feeling isolated. Yet for many Calgary seniors, staying active, engaged, and supported at home can be a challenge.

That’s why Always Best Care Calgary SW created the Always Connected program, a unique, flexible membership designed to bring personalized support, meaningful activities, and genuine connection directly to seniors’ doorsteps.

It’s a new, innovative approach to senior care, focused on helping Calgary’s older adults thrive, stay independent, and truly enjoy life, all while giving families peace of mind.

How the Always Connected Program Works

Always Connected is a unique membership program created by Always Best Care Calgary SW to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable for Calgary seniors. Each month, members receive a set number of credits they can use toward a wide range of activities and services. 

The program is designed to be flexible and responsive to each person’s needs, whether you need help around the house, companionship on an outing, or relaxing therapies at home.

Simply call the Always Best Care team to request what you’d like. They’ll schedule and arrange everything for you, ensuring reliable, caring service right when you need it. 

The focus is on removing daily hassles, supporting independence, and helping seniors stay engaged in the activities they love.

Monthly Credits: Simple, Flexible, and Tailored to You

For $500 per month, Always Connected members receive 10 credits to use however they choose. This credit-based approach allows seniors and their families to mix and match services each month, adapting support as needs or preferences change. 

Whether one month you’d like more help with housekeeping and the next month you’d prefer outings or therapeutic services, credits give you the flexibility to decide.

The process is simple: each service is assigned a credit value, typically ranging from 2 to 5 credits. Members can plan their month according to what will bring them the most comfort, joy, or relief, no rigid schedules or long-term commitments required.

Activities and Services Designed for Comfort and Joy

The Always Connected program includes a broad variety of activities and in-home services chosen to help seniors stay healthy, happy, and socially connected. All services are delivered by our compassionate, professional caregivers who understand the importance of both practical support and meaningful interaction.

Services include housekeeping, cooking, transportation, companionship, personal care, and wellness treatments, alongside opportunities for enjoyable activities such as bird-watching trips or afternoons at Calgary’s museums, zoos, or theatres. 

Examples of What You Can Choose With Your Credits

Members can tailor their month by selecting from a variety of services and activities, including:

• 2–4 Credits:
  • Housekeeping and laundry assistance
  • Home-cooked meals and meal prep
  • Home organizing and decluttering
  • Bake a pie with your favourite ingredients included.
  • Shopping trips with a caregiver
  • Transportation to and from appointments
  • Dog walking, mall walking, and exercise support
• 3–5 Credits:
  • Afternoon outings to museums, zoos, or music centers
  • Birdwatching trips to destinations like Fish Creek Park
• 4 Credits:
  • 1-hour in-home massage by a licensed massage therapist
  • 1-hour in-home stretch therapy
  • In-home foot care provided by an LPN

With this flexible system, seniors can mix and match services each month, ensuring support is always personalized, convenient, and aligned with their evolving needs.

5 Benefits of the Always Connected Program

Always Connected goes beyond traditional senior care by empowering Calgary seniors to live life on their own terms. 

1. Promoting Independence and Reducing Isolation

Independence is essential to maintaining dignity and self-worth, especially for seniors who wish to stay in their own homes. Always Connected supports this by assisting with daily tasks without taking over control, allowing seniors to remain in charge of their lives. Regular visits from caregivers and opportunities for social activities also help prevent loneliness, which can have serious health consequences if left unaddressed.

Encouraging Active, Engaged Living

Staying active and engaged is key to healthy aging, and Always Connected makes this possible through a variety of enjoyable options. Members can choose from outings to museums, theatres, or local parks, or participate in hobbies such as baking or birdwatching. 

By offering personalized, interest-based activities, the program keeps seniors mentally stimulated, physically active, and emotionally fulfilled, reducing the risk of depression and cognitive decline.

Providing Peace of Mind for Families

For families, knowing a loved one has dependable, compassionate support brings invaluable peace of mind. Always Connected ensures seniors receive attentive care and companionship while loved ones stay informed and reassured. With reliable help for tasks like transportation or in-home therapies, families can rest easy knowing someone trustworthy is always there when their loved one needs it.

Mix and Match Services to Fit Your Lifestyle

Life is never one-size-fits-all; why should care be any different? Always Connected allows seniors to customize their monthly services using credits, choosing exactly what suits them each month. 

Whether you need extra help with housework now or prefer social outings next month, the program adapts to your changing lifestyle and evolving needs, ensuring support always feels relevant and empowering.

Compassionate Caregivers Who Come to You

What sets Always Connected apart is its team of skilled, caring professionals who truly listen. Caregivers aren’t just helpers; they’re companions dedicated to forming trusting relationships. By visiting each member’s home or accompanying them on outings, these caregivers bring convenience, safety, and a sense of warmth, helping seniors feel respected, supported, and connected every day.

Get Started With Always Connected by Always Best Care Calgary SW!

Contact Always Best Care of Calgary SW at (403) 768-4454 to learn more and schedule your free consultation.