Publications

A collective approach : Alberta's strategy for preventing and addressing elder abuse 2022-2027

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This five-year strategy re-establishes the Government of Alberta’s commitment to work together with community partners and all Albertans to prevent and address elder abuse. It also includes an... More ≫

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This five-year strategy re-establishes the Government of Alberta’s commitment to work together with community partners and all Albertans to prevent and address elder abuse. It also includes an updated definition of elder abuse to provide clarity to community partners and promote standard data collection and information sharing regarding incidents of elder abuse.

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Dental assistance for seniors program : schedule of covered dental procedures and fees

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The Dental Assistance for Seniors program's schedule of dental procedures and fees includes basic dental procedures and services in order to maintain good dental health.

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Energy Week Declaration

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Recognizing the energy sector’s importance to the province’s past and future, Alberta’s government is officially declaring the week of June 6 to 10 as Energy Week in Alberta.

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Perceptions of aging and older adults

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This infographic demonstrates perceptions versus realities of aging and older adults in Alberta.

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Programmes et services à l’intention des personnes âgées

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Une série de programmes d’aide financière sont offerts pour aider les personnes âgées à faible revenu à maintenir leur qualité de vie. (Presents provincial programs and services available for seniors.) More ≫

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Une série de programmes d’aide financière sont offerts pour aider les personnes âgées à faible revenu à maintenir leur qualité de vie. (Presents provincial programs and services available for seniors.)

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Hydrogen Week declaration

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April 25-29, 2022 has been declared Hydrogen Week in Alberta. Hydrogen represents the next great opportunity for Alberta’s energy sector and this week will highlight work being done to move the... More ≫

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April 25-29, 2022 has been declared Hydrogen Week in Alberta. Hydrogen represents the next great opportunity for Alberta’s energy sector and this week will highlight work being done to move the hydrogen sector forward in Alberta.

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An examination of the social and economic impacts of ageism

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This report presents the results of a review of literature to better understand the impacts of ageism related to employment, health and health care, social inclusion, safety and security, media... More ≫

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This report presents the results of a review of literature to better understand the impacts of ageism related to employment, health and health care, social inclusion, safety and security, media and social media. The review also studied the impact of initiatives to counteract age-based discrimination against older adults.

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A case study on ageism during the COVID-19 pandemic

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This report from the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors examines how older adults, as well as aging as a process, were depicted by the Canadian media,... More ≫

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This report from the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors examines how older adults, as well as aging as a process, were depicted by the Canadian media, academics, government representatives and older adults themselves through the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The future of aging in Canada virtual symposium : what we heard

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from... More ≫

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from national partner organizations, the Symposium explored four key themes: technology to support seniors aging in community; research and innovation in healthy aging; addressing and preventing elder abuse; and emerging best practices in supports for seniors and responding to social isolation.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2021]

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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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