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Vendor performance management program [Seniors and Housing]

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Describes the Vendor Performance Management Program, which supports the Government of Alberta’s strategic goal of protecting vital public services by ensuring the delivery of quality housing... More ≫

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Describes the Vendor Performance Management Program, which supports the Government of Alberta’s strategic goal of protecting vital public services by ensuring the delivery of quality housing projects on time, on budget and within scope.

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Design and technical guidelines : Alberta Social Housing Corporation

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The Design and Technical Guidelines developed by Seniors and Housing are intended as benchmarks, to outline the minimum standards required by the province when developing provincially-funded... More ≫

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The Design and Technical Guidelines developed by Seniors and Housing are intended as benchmarks, to outline the minimum standards required by the province when developing provincially-funded housing in Alberta. The guidelines serve as a tool to convey guiding design principles and technical specifications for the construction of affordable housing, and provide direction to housing management bodies, designers, project managers, developers and contractors in new construction and major renovation projects.

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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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Addressing elder abuse : a toolkit for developing a coordinated community response

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The purpose of this toolkit is to support communities, organizations and individuals to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and address elder abuse. The toolkit provides a five-stage... More ≫

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The purpose of this toolkit is to support communities, organizations and individuals to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and address elder abuse. The toolkit provides a five-stage process for developing a Community Coordinated Response framework and includes definitions, templates, worksheets and handouts.

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Program guide : Affordable Housing Energy Savings Program

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This guide is available to help housing providers apply for funding through the Affordable Housing Energy Savings Program. It includes details on the program, objectives, eligibility, alignment... More ≫

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This guide is available to help housing providers apply for funding through the Affordable Housing Energy Savings Program. It includes details on the program, objectives, eligibility, alignment with government initiatives, timeline, evaluation, and roles.

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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 guide to understanding the impact of caregiving

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This guide, intended for service providers who deal directly with caregivers, provides information about the factors which contribute to caregiver burden, stress, burnout and abusive behaviours... More ≫

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This guide, intended for service providers who deal directly with caregivers, provides information about the factors which contribute to caregiver burden, stress, burnout and abusive behaviours and where they can find help for caregivers.

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Thinking about your future? : plan now to age in place

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Presents information for seniors and near-seniors about the importance of planning for aging in place in their home or community. Includes a checklist to help individuals think about what they can... More ≫

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Presents information for seniors and near-seniors about the importance of planning for aging in place in their home or community. Includes a checklist to help individuals think about what they can do now to improve theirs lives as they age.

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