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Declaration of International Day of Older Persons

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Declares October 1, 2017 as International Day of Older Persons.

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A guide to supported decision-making : protecting individual rights and reducing the risk of elder abuse [2017]

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This guide provides information about the options for financial and personal decision making for older adults, seniors, family members, caregivers and service providers to inform decision making... More ≫

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This guide provides information about the options for financial and personal decision making for older adults, seniors, family members, caregivers and service providers to inform decision making about financial and personal matters.

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Service provider screening guide for elder abuse [2017]

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Presents a screening tool intended to help front-line staff in assisting seniors in situations where elder abuse is suspected. It is intended to help service providers identify situations where... More ≫

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Presents a screening tool intended to help front-line staff in assisting seniors in situations where elder abuse is suspected. It is intended to help service providers identify situations where abuse may be occurring and some steps that can be taken to assist seniors in these situations.

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Taking action against elder abuse : Co-ordinated Community Response (CCR) grant program recipient summaries

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The Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Co-ordinated Community Response Grant Program supports the development or enhancement of co-ordinated community response models. Through a response model,... More ≫

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The Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Co-ordinated Community Response Grant Program supports the development or enhancement of co-ordinated community response models. Through a response model, community and government organizations work together to co-ordinate supports and services and increase their capacity to respond to elder abuse. Communities could access up to $150,000 over a three-year period. The final term of the grant will end December 31, 2018.

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Facts on elder abuse [2017]

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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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It's your money : protect yourself from financial abuse [2017]

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Elder Abuse fact sheet describing what financial abuse is, who the abusers are, how to protect yourself and resources available.

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Funding opportunities for seniors’ organizations

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Funding for seniors' organizations in Alberta is available from a variety of sources, including fundraising and grants.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day resource toolkit

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This toolkit was designed to help individuals, organizations and communities plan annual activities to raise awareness on elder abuse and to highlight the need for appropriate action.

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Alberta's affordable housing system

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This infographic explains affordable housing in Alberta, outlines the financial support provided by each level of government, the different types of housing programs, and factors that affect the... More ≫

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This infographic explains affordable housing in Alberta, outlines the financial support provided by each level of government, the different types of housing programs, and factors that affect the supply of and demand for affordable housing.

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