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Financial abuse of seniors : what can financial abuse of a senior look like? [2024]

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Provides information to help concerned individuals identify the financial abuse of seniors, and steps that can be taken to help seniors who are victims of financial abuse.

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Social isolation : the relationship between social isolation and elder abuse [2024]

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This fact sheet and accompanying poster and card were developed for those who provide services to seniors, to help improve understanding and awareness of social isolation and its relationship to... More ≫

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This fact sheet and accompanying poster and card were developed for those who provide services to seniors, to help improve understanding and awareness of social isolation and its relationship to elder abuse and loneliness.

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Staying safe and healthy in your home : general home safety tips

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This tip sheet provides information and guidance to help individuals with disabilities and their families understand and plan for general safety in their home. Includes a plain-language version.

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Fire safety : prevention and tips

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This tip sheet provides information and guidance to help individuals with disabilities and their families understand and plan for fire safety in their home. Includes a plain-language version.

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Social isolation : the relationship between social isolation and elder abuse [2019]

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This fact sheet and accompanying poster and card were developed for those who provide services to seniors, to help improve understanding and awareness of social isolation and its relationship to... More ≫

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This fact sheet and accompanying poster and card were developed for those who provide services to seniors, to help improve understanding and awareness of social isolation and its relationship to elder abuse and loneliness.

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Creating a culture of support : Alberta’s Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) : information sheet [2018]

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Provides information for victims of family violence about the Protection Against Family Violence Act, which provides legal protection to victims, their children and other family members.

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Is Family Managed Services (FMS) right for you? fact sheet

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This information sheet describes Family Managed Services agreements, which allow an individual with a developmental disability, their family, or a close friend, to directly hire staff and/or hire... More ≫

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This information sheet describes Family Managed Services agreements, which allow an individual with a developmental disability, their family, or a close friend, to directly hire staff and/or hire a service provider that has been approved by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program.

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Criminal record checks fact sheet

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians understand the importance of criminal record checks when hiring staff to support a... More ≫

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This resource was developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program to help parents and guardians understand the importance of criminal record checks when hiring staff to support a family member with developmental disabilities.

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Abuse prevention and reporting fact sheet

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This information sheet describes the abuse prevention and response protocol developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program. The protocol is intended both to prevent abuse and to... More ≫

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This information sheet describes the abuse prevention and response protocol developed by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Program. The protocol is intended both to prevent abuse and to ensure an appropriate response to any form of maltreatment that might occur toward an individual supported by the PDD program.

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