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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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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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Celebrate and support Alberta seniors

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This tip sheet provides suggestions on how Albertans can continue to celebrate, support, and keep seniors safe while respecting public health measures in place.

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Ministerial Order 002/20 [Seniors and Housing]

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This Ministerial Order is regarding the classification of Special Needs Assistance benefits for seniors. This rescinds Ministerial Order No. 001/20.

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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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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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Veterans service centre and housing supports : access to integrated services and supports in Edmonton

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the Veterans Service Centre and Housing Supports project. It provides details on the project, services available to veterans, program eligibility, project... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the Veterans Service Centre and Housing Supports project. It provides details on the project, services available to veterans, program eligibility, project partners and more.

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Aging well in community grant program

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This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of the Aging Well in Community Grant Program, which provides funding support to initiatives that help Alberta seniors live safely and independently in... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet provides an overview of the Aging Well in Community Grant Program, which provides funding support to initiatives that help Alberta seniors live safely and independently in their chosen communities. Includes eligibility requirements, application timelines and where to find additional information.

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