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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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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee annual report

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The annual report presents information about the OPGT goals and progress made in reaching them.

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Seniors home equity loan programs : interest rate summary

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Provides a summary of interest rates charged to loan recipients accessing Government of Alberta seniors home equity loan programs.

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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Caseload

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and... More ≫

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.   Caseloads are reported as the actual volume each month and by the Alberta government’s fiscal year. Depending on an individual’s situation, some AISH benefits may also be provided for a spouse or partner and dependent children.   Monthly caseloads are also shown as a portion of the entire Alberta population; and by gender, age, primary medical condition, family composition, employment participation and six service delivery regions across the province.   For locations of AISH delivery regions, choose the Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services Regions Map within the Resources section.  

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Temporary rent assistance benefit (TRAB) rates

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while... More ≫

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation. This document provides the TRAB rates in Alberta's seven largest municipalities.

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Special needs assistance for seniors funding maximums

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds used to determine eligibility under the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program. The information must be available... More ≫

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds used to determine eligibility under the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program. The information must be available for review by the public at large and particularly seniors.

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Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) : information sheet

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home... More ≫

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home repairs, adaptations and renovations.

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Alberta Seniors Benefit thresholds rates and percentages

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds and percentages used to calculate eligibility under the Alberta Seniors Benefit program. This information must be... More ≫

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds and percentages used to calculate eligibility under the Alberta Seniors Benefit program. This information must be available for review by the public at large but particularly seniors.

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Seniors Benefit Act

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This Act establishes the Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program which provides monthly income supplement to federal income sources including Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed income supplement... More ≫

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This Act establishes the Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program which provides monthly income supplement to federal income sources including Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed income supplement (GIS). Sections 2, 5 and 6 are the common responsibility of the Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services and the Minister of Health.

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PDD - Waiting for Services

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program provides services to help adults with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in their communities. The data tracks... More ≫

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program provides services to help adults with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in their communities. The data tracks the number of Albertans eligible for the PDD program who are waiting for services in regions across the province.

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