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Alberta labour force profiles : aged 45 and older

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Albertans aged 45 and older. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation, education, and demographics. More ≫

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Albertans aged 45 and older. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation, education, and demographics.

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Consultations on the social and economic impacts of ageism in Canada : "what we heard" report

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The Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors has been working to address the social and economic impacts of ageism on older adults in Canada. This "What We... More ≫

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The Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors has been working to address the social and economic impacts of ageism on older adults in Canada. This "What We Heard" report summarizes input received from the Forum-led roundtable consultations and stakeholder-led consultations. The input received during these consultations will inform a subsequent report that will propose approaches, initiatives, and strategies to address ageism in Canada.

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An examination of the social and economic impacts of ageism

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This report presents the results of a review of literature to better understand the impacts of ageism related to employment, health and health care, social inclusion, safety and security, media... More ≫

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This report presents the results of a review of literature to better understand the impacts of ageism related to employment, health and health care, social inclusion, safety and security, media and social media. The review also studied the impact of initiatives to counteract age-based discrimination against older adults.

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A case study on ageism during the COVID-19 pandemic

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This report from the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors examines how older adults, as well as aging as a process, were depicted by the Canadian media,... More ≫

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This report from the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors examines how older adults, as well as aging as a process, were depicted by the Canadian media, academics, government representatives and older adults themselves through the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The future of aging in Canada virtual symposium : what we heard

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from... More ≫

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from national partner organizations, the Symposium explored four key themes: technology to support seniors aging in community; research and innovation in healthy aging; addressing and preventing elder abuse; and emerging best practices in supports for seniors and responding to social isolation.

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Enabling older adults to age in community

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This report identifies possible actions, strategies, approaches, policies and/or research to promote aging in community by addressing gaps or weaknesses in the existing system. It analyzes the... More ≫

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This report identifies possible actions, strategies, approaches, policies and/or research to promote aging in community by addressing gaps or weaknesses in the existing system. It analyzes the roles of local, Indigenous, provincial/territorial, and federal governments. The report examines the diversity of older adults, including in terms of gender, ethnicity, immigrant and refugee status, health and wellness, geographic location, income level, and access to housing.

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Social isolation among older adults during the pandemic

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This report investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected older Canadians, focusing on social isolation and loneliness.

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Alberta dementia strategy and action plan : progress report

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The Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan is a five-year plan that aims to improve the lives of Albertans living with dementia, as well as the families, friends and communities who support... More ≫

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The Alberta Dementia Strategy and Action Plan is a five-year plan that aims to improve the lives of Albertans living with dementia, as well as the families, friends and communities who support them. This progress report highlights implementation progress and achievements to date, showing how the needs identified within the Strategy are being addressed in line with the outlined actions, outcomes and enablers.

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General : public inquiry into the death of Wright, Robert Earl

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Robert Earl Wright, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Robert Earl Wright, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Let's talk about aging : aging well in Alberta : report

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Older Albertans are the fastest growing age group in the province. This report is intended to bring light to the diverse experiences of aging in Alberta and to change the way people think and feel... More ≫

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Older Albertans are the fastest growing age group in the province. This report is intended to bring light to the diverse experiences of aging in Alberta and to change the way people think and feel about aging. It is also meant to challenge perceptions of what it means to grow older. Topics covered include the challenges of aging, creating age-friendly communities, and what to do in the future to help the elderly in Alberta.

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