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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The standards direct operators of supportive living accommodations in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents.  The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all supportive living accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those accommodations. Operators of supportive living accommodations will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their accommodations are operating in accordance with established accommodation standards.

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Accommodation standards : continuing care home information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The standards direct operators of continuing care homes in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents. The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all type A and B continuing care home operators maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those continuing care homes. Operators of continuing care homes will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their continuing care homes are operating in accordance with...

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Accommodation standards : continuing care home

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with the Accommodation Standards – Continuing Care Home is a mandated requirement for type A and B continuing... More ≫

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with the Accommodation Standards – Continuing Care Home is a mandated requirement for type A and B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators in Alberta. The Accommodation Standards - Continuing Care Homes provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The accommodation standards establish the minimum standards of accommodation services, such as meals, building maintenance, security, and housekeeping, social or leisure activities, and resident and family involvement to promote safety, security, and quality of life for clients and residents.

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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with Accommodation Standards – Supportive Living Accommodation is a mandated requirement for supportive living... More ≫

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, adherence with Accommodation Standards – Supportive Living Accommodation is a mandated requirement for supportive living accommodation operators in Alberta. The Accommodation Standards - Supportive Living Accommodation provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The accommodation standards establish the minimum standards of accommodation services, such as meals, building maintenance, security, and housekeeping, social or leisure activities, and resident and family involvement to promote safety, security, and quality of life for clients and residents.

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Alberta dementia strategy and action plan : progress report

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The Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan is a five-year plan that aims to improve the lives of Albertans living with dementia, as well as the families, friends and communities who support... More ≫

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The Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan is a five-year plan that aims to improve the lives of Albertans living with dementia, as well as the families, friends and communities who support them. This progress report highlights implementation progress and achievements to date, showing how the needs identified within the Strategy are being addressed in line with the outlined actions, outcomes and enablers.

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Falls among Alberta Seniors with Dementia

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This snapshot on Falls among Alberta Seniors with Dementia provides description of dementia and rate ratio of female to male, by long term care residency status, 2012-2014. The purpose of Health... More ≫

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This snapshot on Falls among Alberta Seniors with Dementia provides description of dementia and rate ratio of female to male, by long term care residency status, 2012-2014. The purpose of Health Trends Alberta reports is to stimulate thought and discussion on a variety of health related topics, and make known some of the numerous issues dealt with by the Alberta health system.

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Fall related hospitalizations among Alberta seniors

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Shows the age-standardized rate of unintentional fall-related hospitalizations per 100,000 Alberta seniors aged 65 and over, by sex, for the years 2003 to 2013.

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Fall related mortality rates among Alberta seniors

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Shows the age-standardized mortality rates, per 100,000, due to unintentional falls among Albertans seniors aged 65 and older for males and females, for the years 2000 to 2013.

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A guide to supported decision-making : protecting individual rights and reducing the risk of elder abuse [2013]

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This guide provides older adults, seniors, family members, caregivers and service providers with an overview of the current options available to inform decision-making about financial and personal... More ≫

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This guide provides older adults, seniors, family members, caregivers and service providers with an overview of the current options available to inform decision-making about financial and personal matters. Information and knowledge about these tools and supports can contribute to protecting an individual’s autonomy and rights and may reduce the risk of elder abuse.

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Let's talk about aging : aging well in Alberta : report

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Older Albertans are the fastest growing age group in the province. This report is intended to bring light to the diverse experiences of aging in Alberta and to change the way people think and feel... More ≫

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Older Albertans are the fastest growing age group in the province. This report is intended to bring light to the diverse experiences of aging in Alberta and to change the way people think and feel about aging. It is also meant to challenge perceptions of what it means to grow older. Topics covered include the challenges of aging, creating age-friendly communities, and what to do in the future to help the elderly in Alberta.

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