"Albertans are concerned about the quality and affordability of seniors' care, especially as a result of personal care changes in home care and long-term care facilities.  

For several years, Albertans have lobbied for 4.5 hours of direct care for seniors in health care facilities, which would give our seniors the care they deserve. This call to action has been ignored.  

Approximately two hours of direct care, which is the current practice, is not enough time to provide proper care for anyone, much less a senior who may have more basic needs. Seniors built this province and deserve more from the government.  

The government is restructuring our health care system, but there is no mention of direct care hours per person. Instead, there is a certain number of hours per facility based on the number of residents. This removes all accountability or responsibility to the residents.  

It means no individual is entitled to receive a minimum standard of care. This is de-humanizing, to say the least.  

The cost of living has made it impossible to afford quality care. This needs to change now.  

Help advocate for seniors to have at least 4.5 hours of direct and accountable care. They deserve dignity, respect, and justice."

This letter and signatories will be tabled in the Alberta Legislature in the upcoming legislative session.