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Social Housing Accommodation Regulation

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This regulation provides management bodies with direction regarding the application for social housing, setting of rent, and the eligibility for community housing, seniors self-contained housing,... More ≫

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This regulation provides management bodies with direction regarding the application for social housing, setting of rent, and the eligibility for community housing, seniors self-contained housing, and seniors lodge accommodation.

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Seniors Benefit Act

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This Act establishes the Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program which provides monthly income supplement to federal income sources including Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed income supplement... More ≫

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This Act establishes the Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) program which provides monthly income supplement to federal income sources including Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed income supplement (GIS). Sections 2, 5 and 6 are the common responsibility of the Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services and the Minister of Health.

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Seniors Property Tax Deferral Regulation

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Establishes the eligibility, terms, interest, enforcement and re-payment for the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program (SPTDP).

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Seniors' Home Adaptation and Repair Regulation

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Under the authority of the Seniors’ Home Adaptation and Repair Act, the Seniors’ Home Adaptation and Repair Regulation, will support the Minister in providing low-interest home equity loans to... More ≫

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Under the authority of the Seniors’ Home Adaptation and Repair Act, the Seniors’ Home Adaptation and Repair Regulation, will support the Minister in providing low-interest home equity loans to eligible seniors. Specifically, this regulation sets forth the terms and conditions of both the loan and grant program, including the application process, loan requirements, and eligibility requirements.

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Alberta Housing Act

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The purpose of this Act is to enable the efficient provision of a basic level of housing accommodation for persons who because of financial, social or other circumstances require assistance to... More ≫

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The purpose of this Act is to enable the efficient provision of a basic level of housing accommodation for persons who because of financial, social or other circumstances require assistance to obtain or maintain housing accommodation.

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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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Information sharing guide for social-based service design and delivery

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for... More ≫

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for decision-makers, information and privacy practitioners, policy development staff and program advisors, and legal advisors in government programs and services, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies. It is recommended this guide be used with the companion Information Sharing Toolkit to understand how to operationalize information sharing best practices. (See RELATED tab for a link to the toolkit.)

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Information sharing toolkit for social-based service design and delivery

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two... More ≫

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two documents provide resources to help reduce the complexity that arises when applying different privacy legislation while planning and designing social-based services and programs. This toolkit is designed to support decision-makers and frontline service delivery staff within government organizations, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies.

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Seniors' Home Adaptation and Repair Act

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The Seniors' Home Adaptation and Repair Act gives authority to the Minister of Seniors and Housing to provide low-interest home equity loans to help seniors finance necessary repairs, adaptations... More ≫

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The Seniors' Home Adaptation and Repair Act gives authority to the Minister of Seniors and Housing to provide low-interest home equity loans to help seniors finance necessary repairs, adaptations and renovations to their homes. A maximum loan of $40,000 is available to seniors and senior couples with an annual total income of $75,000 or less and who have a minimum of 25 per cent home equity in their primary residence. If it is determined that a senior is ineligible for a loan, the Act authorizes the Minister to consider the applicant for a grant to help cover some basic and essential home repairs.

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Understanding privacy legislation : a guide to help service providers identify and respond to elder abuse [2017]

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This guide is intended for service providers who work with seniors and who may be in a situation where elder abuse is suspected. This guide will provide service providers with the knowledge of the... More ≫

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This guide is intended for service providers who work with seniors and who may be in a situation where elder abuse is suspected. This guide will provide service providers with the knowledge of the legislation that applies to their role as a service provider, including how legislation supports them at work to prevent and address elder abuse. It also outlines factors that need to be considered in making decisions about how and when information about a senior can be shared, if elder abuse is suspected.

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