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Facts on elder abuse [2022]

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This fact sheet provides information on what elder abuse is, who the victims are, who the abusers are, signs of elder abuse, and information and resources if you or someone you know is a victim of... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information on what elder abuse is, who the victims are, who the abusers are, signs of elder abuse, and information and resources if you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse.

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A collective approach : Alberta's strategy for preventing and addressing elder abuse 2022-2027

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This five-year strategy re-establishes the Government of Alberta’s commitment to work together with community partners and all Albertans to prevent and address elder abuse. It also includes an... More ≫

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This five-year strategy re-establishes the Government of Alberta’s commitment to work together with community partners and all Albertans to prevent and address elder abuse. It also includes an updated definition of elder abuse to provide clarity to community partners and promote standard data collection and information sharing regarding incidents of elder abuse.

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Perceptions of aging and older adults

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This infographic demonstrates perceptions versus realities of aging and older adults in Alberta.

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Programmes et services à l’intention des personnes âgées

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Une série de programmes d’aide financière sont offerts pour aider les personnes âgées à faible revenu à maintenir leur qualité de vie. (Presents provincial programs and services available for seniors.) More ≫

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Une série de programmes d’aide financière sont offerts pour aider les personnes âgées à faible revenu à maintenir leur qualité de vie. (Presents provincial programs and services available for seniors.)

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The future of aging in Canada virtual symposium : what we heard

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from... More ≫

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from national partner organizations, the Symposium explored four key themes: technology to support seniors aging in community; research and innovation in healthy aging; addressing and preventing elder abuse; and emerging best practices in supports for seniors and responding to social isolation.

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A case study on ageism during the COVID-19 pandemic

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This report from the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors examines how older adults, as well as aging as a process, were depicted by the Canadian media,... More ≫

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This report from the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors examines how older adults, as well as aging as a process, were depicted by the Canadian media, academics, government representatives and older adults themselves through the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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An examination of the social and economic impacts of ageism

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This report presents the results of a review of literature to better understand the impacts of ageism related to employment, health and health care, social inclusion, safety and security, media... More ≫

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This report presents the results of a review of literature to better understand the impacts of ageism related to employment, health and health care, social inclusion, safety and security, media and social media. The review also studied the impact of initiatives to counteract age-based discrimination against older adults.

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Ministerial Order 001/2021 [Seniors and Housing]

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The Ministerial Order Classifying Special Needs Assistance Benefits is pursuant to section 8.1(2) of the Seniors Benefit Act General Regulation. The Ministerial Order outlines the primary and... More ≫

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The Ministerial Order Classifying Special Needs Assistance Benefits is pursuant to section 8.1(2) of the Seniors Benefit Act General Regulation. The Ministerial Order outlines the primary and secondary items eligible to be funded under the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program, and the maximum amounts, frequency limitations and additional eligibility criteria and conditions for each funded item.

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Travailleurs âgés : étude et élimination des préjugés

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Le rapport examine les connaissances actuelles sur les attitudes et les croyances concernant les travailleurs âgés et présente des initiatives visant à lutter contre ces stéréotypes positifs et... More ≫

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Le rapport examine les connaissances actuelles sur les attitudes et les croyances concernant les travailleurs âgés et présente des initiatives visant à lutter contre ces stéréotypes positifs et négatifs.

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Older workers : exploring and addressing the stereotypes

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Examines current knowledge on attitudes and beliefs about older workers and presents initiatives to address these positive and negative stereotypes.

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