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A guide to decision-making : protecting individual rights and reducing the risk of elder abuse [2024 - current]

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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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Financial abuse of seniors : what can financial abuse of a senior look like? [2024 - current]

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Provides information to help concerned individuals identify the financial abuse of seniors, and steps that can be taken to help seniors who are victims of financial abuse.

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Understanding privacy legislation : a guide to help service providers identify and respond to elder abuse [2024 - current]

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This guide is intended for service providers who work with seniors and who may be in a situation where elder abuse is suspected. This guide will provide service providers with the knowledge of the... More ≫

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This guide is intended for service providers who work with seniors and who may be in a situation where elder abuse is suspected. This guide will provide service providers with the knowledge of the legislation that applies to their role as a service provider, including how legislation supports them at work to prevent and address elder abuse. It also outlines factors that need to be considered in making decisions about how and when information about a senior can be shared, if elder abuse is suspected.

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Service provider screening guide for elder abuse [2024 - current]

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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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It’s your money : protect yourself from financial abuse [2024 to current]

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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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Spot the difference : learn to recognize elder abuse, bullying, frauds and scams [2024 - current]

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This fact sheet outlines the differences between elder abuse, bullying and frauds and scams.

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Social isolation : the relationship between social isolation and elder abuse [2024 - current]

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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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Facts on elder abuse [2025]

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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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Special needs assistance for seniors funding maximums

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds used to determine eligibility under the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program. The information must be available... More ≫

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The Seniors Benefit Act and General Regulation refer to annual thresholds used to determine eligibility under the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program. The information must be available for review by the public at large and particularly seniors.

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Minister’s seniors service awards

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Nomination booklet for the 2024-2025 Minister's Seniors Service Awards, where Albertans who make a positive difference in the lives of Alberta seniors and their communities can be nominated.

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