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Ministerial Order 001/2021 [Seniors and Housing]

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The Ministerial Order Classifying Special Needs Assistance Benefits is pursuant to section 8.1(2) of the Seniors Benefit Act General Regulation. The Ministerial Order outlines the primary and... More ≫

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The Ministerial Order Classifying Special Needs Assistance Benefits is pursuant to section 8.1(2) of the Seniors Benefit Act General Regulation. The Ministerial Order outlines the primary and secondary items eligible to be funded under the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program, and the maximum amounts, frequency limitations and additional eligibility criteria and conditions for each funded item.

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Ministerial Order 002/20 [Seniors and Housing]

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This Ministerial Order is regarding the classification of Special Needs Assistance benefits for seniors. This rescinds Ministerial Order No. 001/20.

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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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Social isolation : the relationship between social isolation and elder abuse

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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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Social isolation of seniors : a focus on new immigrant and refugee seniors in Canada

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly new immigrant and refugee seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help... More ≫

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly new immigrant and refugee seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends, family members, and communities address the particular social needs of these seniors, many of whom may be unable to communicate their concerns to others. This resource is meant to supplement the two volume set Social Isolation of Seniors previously developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.

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Social isolation of seniors : a focus on LGBTQ seniors in Canada

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly LGBTQ seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends,... More ≫

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly LGBTQ seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends, family members, and communities address the particular social needs of these seniors. This resource is meant to supplement the two volume set Social Isolation of Seniors previously developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.

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Social isolation of seniors : a focus on Indigenous seniors in Canada

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly Indigenous seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations,... More ≫

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly Indigenous seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends, family members, and communities address the particular social needs of these seniors. This resource is meant to supplement the two volume set Social Isolation of Seniors previously developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.

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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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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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Care conversations : it’s about you and the person you support

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This fact sheet encourages conversations between caregivers and the person receiving support.

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