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Enhancement policy manual

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial... More ≫

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situations.

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Understanding personal directives

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Information about what a personal directive is, how to write a personal directive, areas of decision making authority and how to choose someone to represent you as your agent.

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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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Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) : guidelines and criteria

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The Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) provides grants to help lower-income Albertans with mobility challenges modify their homes so they can enter and move around inside the home more... More ≫

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The Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) provides grants to help lower-income Albertans with mobility challenges modify their homes so they can enter and move around inside the home more easily. This guide provides details on grant amounts, eligibility requirements, how to apply, and the types of modifications that are allowed.

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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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Nursing home (LTC) services in Alberta

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A list of nursing home and long term care operators in Alberta, with addresses, nursing home registration numbers, operator types and Alberta Health identity numbers. This list is compiled from... More ≫

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A list of nursing home and long term care operators in Alberta, with addresses, nursing home registration numbers, operator types and Alberta Health identity numbers. This list is compiled from information certified by Alberta Health Services. It is amended and updated from time to time, but may not be complete or accurate when it is read.

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Hospital services in Alberta

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List of hospital and health centres in Alberta, with addresses and types. This list is compiled from registration information documented by Alberta Health as certified by Alberta Health Services.... More ≫

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List of hospital and health centres in Alberta, with addresses and types. This list is compiled from registration information documented by Alberta Health as certified by Alberta Health Services. The list is amended from time to time, but may not be complete or accurate when it is read.

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Social isolation of seniors

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This two-volume toolkit includes will help organizations and individuals approach the social isolation of seniors. Volume I raises awareness about social isolation among seniors, introduces some... More ≫

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This two-volume toolkit includes will help organizations and individuals approach the social isolation of seniors. Volume I raises awareness about social isolation among seniors, introduces some useful concepts related to social innovation, and shows how social innovation can help to address social isolation in Canadian communities through examples. Volume II includes tools to help individuals and organizations develop lasting community partnerships to reduce the social isolation of seniors.

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