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Income thresholds

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The Community Housing program provides subsidized rental housing to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs, as applicable, who cannot afford private sector... More ≫

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The Community Housing program provides subsidized rental housing to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs, as applicable, who cannot afford private sector accommodations. The Seniors Self-Contained program offers the subsidized rental housing to seniors with similar affordability concerns. Applicants to either program whose income falls below local income thresholds are eligible to apply. Updated annually, this document provides the local income limit for municipalities throughout Alberta.

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Facts on elder abuse [2022]

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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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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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Seniors and Housing annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Seniors and Housing contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Seniors and Housing contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Perceptions of aging and older adults

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This infographic demonstrates perceptions versus realities of aging and older adults in Alberta.

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Celebrate and support Alberta seniors

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This tip sheet provides suggestions on how Albertans can continue to celebrate, support, and keep seniors safe while respecting public health measures in place.

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Final report of the Alberta Affordable Housing Review Panel

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This report provides recommendations to government on how to better support housing for Albertans in need, balancing financial sustainability with growing demand. In developing its... More ≫

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This report provides recommendations to government on how to better support housing for Albertans in need, balancing financial sustainability with growing demand. In developing its recommendations, the Affordable Housing Review Panel considered input from Albertans, the supports required for Albertans in need of housing, market trends and projections, and approaches to housing in other provinces. The government will use this report as the cornerstone of its strategy and action plan to transform affordable housing in Alberta.

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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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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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