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Aging with pride : a guide to creating inclusive services for LGBTQ2S+ older adults

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The guide is an educational resource to help senior-serving organizations increase awareness of LGBTQ2S+ seniors’ issues and needs and identify concrete actions organizations can take to be more... More ≫

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The guide is an educational resource to help senior-serving organizations increase awareness of LGBTQ2S+ seniors’ issues and needs and identify concrete actions organizations can take to be more inclusive and affirming. This guide is for any organization that works with seniors as volunteers, staff, clients, residents or participants. This includes seniors’ centres and associations, community outreach and frontline service providers, and housing providers.

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Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) : guidelines and criteria

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The Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) provides grants to help lower-income Albertans with mobility challenges modify their homes so they can enter and move around inside the home more... More ≫

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The Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) provides grants to help lower-income Albertans with mobility challenges modify their homes so they can enter and move around inside the home more easily. This guide provides details on grant amounts, eligibility requirements, how to apply, and the types of modifications that are allowed.

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Addressing elder abuse : a toolkit for developing a coordinated community response

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The purpose of this toolkit is to support communities, organizations and individuals to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and address elder abuse. The toolkit provides a five-stage... More ≫

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The purpose of this toolkit is to support communities, organizations and individuals to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and address elder abuse. The toolkit provides a five-stage process for developing a Community Coordinated Response framework and includes definitions, templates, worksheets and handouts.

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Information sharing guide for social-based service design and delivery

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for... More ≫

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for decision-makers, information and privacy practitioners, policy development staff and program advisors, and legal advisors in government programs and services, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies. It is recommended this guide be used with the companion Information Sharing Toolkit to understand how to operationalize information sharing best practices. (See RELATED tab for a link to the toolkit.)

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Information sharing toolkit for social-based service design and delivery

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two... More ≫

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two documents provide resources to help reduce the complexity that arises when applying different privacy legislation while planning and designing social-based services and programs. This toolkit is designed to support decision-makers and frontline service delivery staff within government organizations, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies.

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Service provider guide to understanding the impact of caregiving

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This guide, intended for service providers who deal directly with caregivers, provides information about the factors which contribute to caregiver burden, stress, burnout and abusive behaviours... More ≫

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This guide, intended for service providers who deal directly with caregivers, provides information about the factors which contribute to caregiver burden, stress, burnout and abusive behaviours and where they can find help for caregivers.

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Thinking about your future? : plan now to age in place

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Presents information for seniors and near-seniors about the importance of planning for aging in place in their home or community. Includes a checklist to help individuals think about what they can... More ≫

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Presents information for seniors and near-seniors about the importance of planning for aging in place in their home or community. Includes a checklist to help individuals think about what they can do now to improve theirs lives as they age.

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Guide to information sharing under the Children First Act

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians,... More ≫

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This guide provides recommendations on how to share personal and health information between government departments, educational bodies, health care bodies, police services, parents or guardians, and others under the Children First Act. It is to be used with the Decision Tree - Information Sharing under the Children First Act.

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Protecting against financial abuse : a guide for older Albertans, their families and friends

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Financial abuse is one of the most frequently reported types of abuse in Alberta. Financial abuse occurs when someone misuses the money, financial resources or property of another without their... More ≫

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Financial abuse is one of the most frequently reported types of abuse in Alberta. Financial abuse occurs when someone misuses the money, financial resources or property of another without their full consent or understanding. This guide will help seniors protect themselves against financial abuse. It will also help family members, caregivers and friends understand financial abuse and take action when they think it may be happening.

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Accommodation standards and licensing information guide. Revision 4

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This information guide is intended for operators of supportive living and long-term care accommodations and staff employed by the Ministry of Health who license supportive living accommodations... More ≫

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This information guide is intended for operators of supportive living and long-term care accommodations and staff employed by the Ministry of Health who license supportive living accommodations and monitor long-term care accommodations. The information contained within will provide explanation and rationales on the Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act and Regulation, as well as information to assist both supportive living and long-term care operators to comply with provincial accommodation standards.

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