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December 1, 2010
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Capacity is assessed to provide the Court with information to help determine whether or not a co-decision maker, guardian, or trustee should be appointed for an adult. Learn about how this works,...
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November 1, 2010
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The Aging Population Policy Framework defines and articulates the Government of Alberta’s roles and responsibilities in responding to the needs of an aging population. It is intended to provide...
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November 1, 2010
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The Aging Population Policy Framework defines and articulates the Government of Alberta’s roles and responsibilities in responding to the needs of an aging population. It is intended to provide...
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September 1, 2010
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The information in this profile is intended to provide basic information on Alberta’s seniors and focuses on demographics, living arrangements, income, ethnicity, educational attainment, health...
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June 1, 2010
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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...
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June 1, 2010
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Guardianship is a legal court order which gives an individual (the guardian) the legal authority and responsibility to make or assist in making decisions about (non-financial) personal matters on...
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June 1, 2010
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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...
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June 1, 2010
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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...
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Views: 172
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June 1, 2010
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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...
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Views: 704
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June 1, 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...