Publications

Personal directives : choosing now for the future [2009]

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone... More ≫

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A personal directive is a legal document you write in case you cannot make your own personal decisions in the future. This brochure describes how to write a personal directive and instruct someone you trust to make decisions for you.

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Understanding personal directives [2009]

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This 24-page booklet provides in-depth information about what a personal directive is, how to write a personal directive, areas of decision making authority and how to choose an agent/representative.

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Supported decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2009]

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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... More ≫

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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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Co-decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2009]

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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... More ≫

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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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Protective measures and investigations : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2009]

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint... More ≫

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint about a legal decision-maker, and what happens during an investigation.

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Decision-making options : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2010]

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Options available to support adults who need assistance making personal and/or financial decisions include: supported decision-making, co-decision-making, specific decision-making, guardianship... More ≫

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Options available to support adults who need assistance making personal and/or financial decisions include: supported decision-making, co-decision-making, specific decision-making, guardianship and trusteeship.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2009]

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains specific decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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The seniors' policy handbook : a guide for developing and evaluating policies and programs for seniors

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This handbook is for people who analyze, develop or implement policies, programs, services or legislation that directly or indirectly affect seniors. Its purpose is to help policy analysts and... More ≫

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This handbook is for people who analyze, develop or implement policies, programs, services or legislation that directly or indirectly affect seniors. Its purpose is to help policy analysts and program planners consider the perspective of seniors, the diversity of the seniors’ population, and the needs and issues facing seniors today and in the future.

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Saying farewell : a guide to assist you with the death and dying process. Sixth Edition

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The information in this booklet can help individuals make some of the arrangements that will help their family and friends in the time following your passing. It provides information about... More ≫

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The information in this booklet can help individuals make some of the arrangements that will help their family and friends in the time following your passing. It provides information about funerals, legal requirements surrounding death, burial, wills, estates, paperwork and financial assistance.

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Continuing care strategy : aging in the right place

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering services, offering more choice to Albertans in their homes and communities A new model for continuing care will give people the choice to age where they want, with the resources they need to live safely where they choose. The new model will mean long-term care beds are available, accommodating the changing health needs of Albertans. Home-care services, a variety of supportive living or assisted living options, and freedom to make health and personal care choices are all important parts of our strategy to meet the desires and needs of aging Albertans, giving them more opportunities to age on their own terms, and in the right place.

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