Publications

Financial abuse of seniors : what can financial abuse of a senior look like? [2024 - current]

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Provides information to help concerned individuals identify the financial abuse of seniors, and steps that can be taken to help seniors who are victims of financial abuse.

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Social isolation : the relationship between social isolation and elder abuse [2024 - current]

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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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Guide to completing the AISH funeral benefits application

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for people accessing the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Describes the available funeral... More ≫

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for people accessing the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Describes the available funeral benefits, along with what information is required to apply. Provides information about the application process along with contact information for questions.

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Provider's guide to the funeral benefits application

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Provides information to funeral providers who may be assisting Albertans applying for funeral benefits. The guide provides information about what funeral benefits are available, the application... More ≫

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Provides information to funeral providers who may be assisting Albertans applying for funeral benefits. The guide provides information about what funeral benefits are available, the application process, and contacts who can answer questions and provide help.

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Cemeteries : funeral benefits for AISH, Income Support, and other low income Albertans

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Information for cemetery owners about the funeral benefits that are available for eligible low-income Albertans. Includes information about burial plot fees, how to receive payment, additional... More ≫

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Information for cemetery owners about the funeral benefits that are available for eligible low-income Albertans. Includes information about burial plot fees, how to receive payment, additional resources and contact information.

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Urgent guardianship and trusteeship orders : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA)

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or serious physical or mental harm.

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Ordonnances urgentes de tutelle et de curatelle : Loi sur la tutelle et la curatelle des adultes (AGTA)

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or serious physical or mental harm.

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Ordenes urgentes de tutela y curatela : Ley de tutela y curatela de adultos (AGTA)

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet explains the process for applying for an urgent order for guardianship and trusteeship if urgent decisions need to be made, in cases such as immediate risk of death or serious physical or mental harm.

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Prise de decision en commun : Loi sur la tutelle et la curatelle des adultes (AGTA)

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with... More ≫

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This information sheet explains co-decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. If an adult's ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn't lose authority to make their own decisions. They share that authority with their co-decision-maker.

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Toma de Decisiones con Apoyo : Ley de tutela y curatela de adultos (AGTA)

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information... More ≫

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information and help you make and communicate your decisions. This is for adults who have the capacity to make their own personal decisions but would like to have someone they trust help them in the decision-making process. This would be helpful for capable people who face complex decisions, people whose first language is not English, and people with mild disabilities.

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