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Accommodation standards : continuing care home information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living,... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed type A and type B continuing care home (formerly long-term care and designated supportive living, respectively) operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating type A and B continuing care homes. The standards direct operators of continuing care homes in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents. The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all type A and B continuing care home operators maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those continuing care homes. Operators of continuing care homes will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their continuing care homes are operating in accordance with...

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Accommodation standards : supportive living accommodation : information guide

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation... More ≫

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According to the Continuing Care Regulation under the Continuing Care Act, all licensed supportive living operators are legally required to follow the provincial standards. The accommodation standards provide the standards for voluntary, public, and private organizations operating supportive living accommodations in Alberta. The standards direct operators of supportive living accommodations in the delivery of quality accommodation services to residents.  The purpose of the accommodation standards is to ensure that all supportive living accommodations maintain a high quality of accommodation services that promote the safety, security, and quality of life for Albertans living in those accommodations. Operators of supportive living accommodations will also be able to provide assurances to residents, employees, the public and municipalities that their accommodations are operating in accordance with established accommodation standards.

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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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Supportive living in Alberta

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Supportive living provides accommodation in a home-like setting, where individuals can remain as independent as possible while they have access to the accommodations and services they need to meet... More ≫

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Supportive living provides accommodation in a home-like setting, where individuals can remain as independent as possible while they have access to the accommodations and services they need to meet their changing needs. Supportive living includes many different types of settings such as seniors lodges, group homes, mental health and designated supportive living accommodations. This brochure provides a brief overview of supportive living in Alberta.

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A guide for drivers of seniors and persons with disabilities [2013]

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The Drivers Guide for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities was developed by Alberta Transportation in response to requests from drivers of seniors and persons with disabilities, especially those... More ≫

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The Drivers Guide for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities was developed by Alberta Transportation in response to requests from drivers of seniors and persons with disabilities, especially those in rural areas that had limited access to training facilities. Topics covered in the guide include: client services and working with passengers; trip preparation; tips on handling various types of mobility aids used by passengers; and preparations for possible collisions and other emergencies.

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Let's plan on it! : a guide to providing transportation services in rural areas for seniors and persons with disabilities [2013]

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LET'S PLAN ON IT! is intended to help municipalities, service organizations, consumer groups and other interested parties develop a local public transportation system for use by seniors and... More ≫

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LET'S PLAN ON IT! is intended to help municipalities, service organizations, consumer groups and other interested parties develop a local public transportation system for use by seniors and persons with disabilities.

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Understanding co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act

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Decision-making options for individuals who need assistance are on a continuum, ranging from supported decision-making authorizations to full guardianship. The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship... More ≫

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Decision-making options for individuals who need assistance are on a continuum, ranging from supported decision-making authorizations to full guardianship. The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) sets out the necessary legal process for granting powers of substitute decision-making to a co-decision maker. A co-decision-maker is appointed by the Court to help an adult make decisions in some or all areas of personal decision-making, except financial matters. This publication describes how to apply for a co-decision-making order and what’s involved.

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Guide to capacity assessment under the Personal Directives Act

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This guide provides general information about capacity assessments under the Personal Directives Act. The guide is intended for the public, people who write a personal directive, people who are... More ≫

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This guide provides general information about capacity assessments under the Personal Directives Act. The guide is intended for the public, people who write a personal directive, people who are named as decision makers in a personal directive, and those who may have a role in conducting capacity assessments (someone named to assess capacity in a personal directive, physicians and psychologists, and service providers).

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