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Dental assistance for seniors program policy manual

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The policy manual provides information about the Dental Assistance for Seniors Program for dental providers.

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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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Addressing elder abuse in Alberta : a strategy for collective action

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This strategy provides a plan for the Government of Alberta, in collaboration with community partners and all Albertans, to work together to prevent and address elder abuse. All sectors and... More ≫

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This strategy provides a plan for the Government of Alberta, in collaboration with community partners and all Albertans, to work together to prevent and address elder abuse. All sectors and citizens can contribute to an Alberta where seniors are able to feel safe and participate in all aspects of community life.

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Aging population policy framework

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The Aging Population Policy Framework defines and articulates the Government of Alberta’s roles and responsibilities in responding to the needs of an aging population. It is intended to provide... More ≫

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The Aging Population Policy Framework defines and articulates the Government of Alberta’s roles and responsibilities in responding to the needs of an aging population. It is intended to provide clarity to other governments, sectors, stakeholders and all Albertans about how the Government of Alberta intends to act in a number of key areas.

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Aging population policy framework : executive summary

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The Aging Population Policy Framework defines and articulates the Government of Alberta’s roles and responsibilities in responding to the needs of an aging population. It is intended to provide... More ≫

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The Aging Population Policy Framework defines and articulates the Government of Alberta’s roles and responsibilities in responding to the needs of an aging population. It is intended to provide clarity to other governments, sectors, stakeholders and all Albertans about how the Government of Alberta intends to act in a number of key areas.

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The seniors' policy handbook : a guide for developing and evaluating policies and programs for seniors

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This handbook is for people who analyze, develop or implement policies, programs, services or legislation that directly or indirectly affect seniors. Its purpose is to help policy analysts and... More ≫

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This handbook is for people who analyze, develop or implement policies, programs, services or legislation that directly or indirectly affect seniors. Its purpose is to help policy analysts and program planners consider the perspective of seniors, the diversity of the seniors’ population, and the needs and issues facing seniors today and in the future.

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Continuing care strategy : aging in the right place

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering services, offering more choice to Albertans in their homes and communities A new model for continuing care will give people the choice to age where they want, with the resources they need to live safely where they choose. The new model will mean long-term care beds are available, accommodating the changing health needs of Albertans. Home-care services, a variety of supportive living or assisted living options, and freedom to make health and personal care choices are all important parts of our strategy to meet the desires and needs of aging Albertans, giving them more opportunities to age on their own terms, and in the right place.

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Alberta's healthy aging and seniors wellness strategic framework 2002-2012

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Alberta's population is aging. The government, in collaboration with its partners, is actively planning to enable "seniors to be healthier to a more advanced age." The Healthy Aging and Seniors... More ≫

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Alberta's population is aging. The government, in collaboration with its partners, is actively planning to enable "seniors to be healthier to a more advanced age." The Healthy Aging and Seniors Wellness Strategic Framework is one of the projects of the cross ministry Seniors Policy Initiative (SPI). It builds upon the work of the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee (Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care) and the Government-Wide Study on the Impact of the Aging Population in Alberta (ALBERTA FOR ALL AGES: Directions for the Future).

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