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Fall related mortality rates among Alberta seniors

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Shows the age-standardized mortality rates, per 100,000, due to unintentional falls among Albertans seniors aged 65 and older for males and females, for the years 2000 to 2013.

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Information for mature drivers

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This brochure includes information for older drivers.

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Caring for the elderly : new technologies

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource contains a reading excerpt on new technologies available to support older adults. This is one in a series of resources... More ≫

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource contains a reading excerpt on new technologies available to support older adults. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about living in Alberta while also developing their English-language skills. The resources can be used by teachers within the ESL classroom, or by ESL learners who may be working independently.

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A guide to supported decision-making : protecting individual rights and reducing the risk of elder abuse [2013]

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This guide provides older adults, seniors, family members, caregivers and service providers with an overview of the current options available to inform decision-making about financial and personal... More ≫

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This guide provides older adults, seniors, family members, caregivers and service providers with an overview of the current options available to inform decision-making about financial and personal matters. Information and knowledge about these tools and supports can contribute to protecting an individual’s autonomy and rights and may reduce the risk of elder abuse.

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A guide for drivers of seniors and persons with disabilities [2013]

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The Drivers Guide for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities was developed by Alberta Transportation in response to requests from drivers of seniors and persons with disabilities, especially those... More ≫

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The Drivers Guide for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities was developed by Alberta Transportation in response to requests from drivers of seniors and persons with disabilities, especially those in rural areas that had limited access to training facilities. Topics covered in the guide include: client services and working with passengers; trip preparation; tips on handling various types of mobility aids used by passengers; and preparations for possible collisions and other emergencies.

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Let's plan on it! : a guide to providing transportation services in rural areas for seniors and persons with disabilities [2013]

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LET'S PLAN ON IT! is intended to help municipalities, service organizations, consumer groups and other interested parties develop a local public transportation system for use by seniors and... More ≫

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LET'S PLAN ON IT! is intended to help municipalities, service organizations, consumer groups and other interested parties develop a local public transportation system for use by seniors and persons with disabilities.

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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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Saying farewell : a guide to assist you with preplanning and with the death and dying process. Seventh edition

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The information in this booklet can help you do some of the planning that may help your family and friends in the time after your death. Cultural beliefs, traditions and practices can easily be... More ≫

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The information in this booklet can help you do some of the planning that may help your family and friends in the time after your death. Cultural beliefs, traditions and practices can easily be incorporated into these plans. This booklet provides information about funerals, legal requirements surrounding death, burial, wills, estates, paperwork and financial assistance.

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Dire adieu : un guide pour vous aider à composer avec la mort et son processuss [septième édition]

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Les renseignements contenus dans ce livret vous aideront à prendre quelques-unes des dispositions qui faciliteront la vie des membres de votre famille et de vos amis que vous laissez dans le... More ≫

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Les renseignements contenus dans ce livret vous aideront à prendre quelques-unes des dispositions qui faciliteront la vie des membres de votre famille et de vos amis que vous laissez dans le deuil. Vous pouvez facilement y intégrer vos croyances, traditions et pratiques culturelles. Le livret contient des renseignements sur les funérailles, les obligations juridiques entourant le décès, l’enterrement, les testaments, les successions, les formalités administratives et l’aide financière.

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2011 census of Canada. Age and sex release

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This resource reviews data released by Statistics Canada from the national 2011 Ccensus related to age and sex characteristics of the Canadian population, with a focus on the data related to the... More ≫

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This resource reviews data released by Statistics Canada from the national 2011 Ccensus related to age and sex characteristics of the Canadian population, with a focus on the data related to the Alberta population. Alberta’s population is aging, as is the population of Canada as a whole, but it is still the youngest population among provinces.

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