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Extreme heat information sheet : seniors

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Information for seniors about the risks of extreme heat, how to identify heat illness, ways to prepare for extreme heat events, and additional information resources that may be helpful.

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Seniors programs and services information guide

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This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the assistance available to seniors in our province, through programs such as the Alberta Seniors Benefit. This ... More ≫

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This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the assistance available to seniors in our province, through programs such as the Alberta Seniors Benefit. This important program provides a monthly cash benefit to eligible, low-income seniors. Information about our other programs is also available in this Guide, including Dental and Optical Assistance, Alberta Aids to Daily Living, Education Property Tax Assistance, and Special Needs Assistance for Seniors. In addition to providing information about provincial programs and services, this Guide includes details on federal and community-based programs and services that support seniors.

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Programs and services for seniors : quick facts

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Presents provincial and federal programs and services available for seniors.

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Special needs assistance for seniors : information booklet

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This document provides information on the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program, which is available to help seniors with the cost of some appliances and specific health and personal supports.

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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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Ministerial Order 002/2022 [Seniors and Housing]

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This Ministerial Order declares June 1 of every year as Intergenerational Day in Alberta.

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Ministerial Order 001/2022 [Seniors and Housing]

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This Ministerial OrderThis Ministerial Order declares the first full week of every June to be Seniors’ Week in Alberta.

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Seniors and Housing business plan

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business ... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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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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