Publications

Social isolation : the relationship between social isolation and elder abuse [2019]

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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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Addressing elder abuse : a toolkit for developing a coordinated community response

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The purpose of this toolkit is to support communities, organizations and individuals to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and address elder abuse. The toolkit provides a five-stage... More ≫

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The purpose of this toolkit is to support communities, organizations and individuals to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to prevent and address elder abuse. The toolkit provides a five-stage process for developing a Community Coordinated Response framework and includes definitions, templates, worksheets and handouts.

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2018 Albertans' perceptions of bullying, family violence and elder abuse

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This report provides a summary of key research findings and recommendations resulting from a survey of Albertans on the topic of elder abuse. The survey administered a questionnaire to 1,603... More ≫

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This report provides a summary of key research findings and recommendations resulting from a survey of Albertans on the topic of elder abuse. The survey administered a questionnaire to 1,603 Albertans aged 18 years and older, with an oversample of seniors, between March 14 and 29, 2018.

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Taking action against elder abuse : Co-ordinated Community Response (CCR) grant program recipient summaries

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The Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Co-ordinated Community Response Grant Program supports the development or enhancement of co-ordinated community response models. Through a response model,... More ≫

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The Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Co-ordinated Community Response Grant Program supports the development or enhancement of co-ordinated community response models. Through a response model, community and government organizations work together to co-ordinate supports and services and increase their capacity to respond to elder abuse. Communities could access up to $150,000 over a three-year period. The final term of the grant will end December 31, 2018.

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Taking action against elder abuse : coordinated community response

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A coordinated community response model involves a group of organizations and/or service providers working together to achieve common goals related to addressing elder abuse. These may include... More ≫

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A coordinated community response model involves a group of organizations and/or service providers working together to achieve common goals related to addressing elder abuse. These may include developing and providing effective coordination of services to those impacted by elder abuse, developing and providing effective prevention strategies, and increasing the safety and security of older people in Alberta’s communities.

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