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Elder Abuse

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Alberta Laws Concerning Elder Abuse

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This tip sheet lists the main pieces of Alberta and federal legislation that relate most closely to elder abuse.
Last Update: 2019

Capacity Matters: Elements of Legal Tools

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A chart summarizing the elements of each legal tool that can be used for the prevention of elder abuse.
Last Update: 2015

Elder Abuse

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This booklet provides information on what elder abuse is, how to recognize it and what to do about it.
Last Update: 2019

Elder Abuse: Defined

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A summary of the types, examples and possible indicators of elder abuse.
Last Update: 2015

Elder Abuse: If Plans Haven’t Been Made

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A summary of legal remedies that can be taken when the best options have not been put in place to prevent elder abuse.
Last Update: 2015

Elder Abuse: Let’s Talk

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This tip sheet outlines the steps in setting up a plan and suggestions on how to have the conversation with your loved ones.
Last Update: 2015

Elder Abuse: Let’s Talk Elder Abuse – Resource Manual

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Developed for use in workshops, this manual could be used as a reference guide. It has three modules.
Last Update: 2015

Elder Abuse: Let’s Talk Elder Abuse Facilitator’s Guide

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Elder Abuse: Let's Talk Elder Abuse This guide is to be used for facilitating a workshop on the prevention of elder abuse. The audience for your sessions is assumed to be people who routinely work or volunteer with seniors.
Last Update: 2015

Elder Abuse: Planning Ahead

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This tip sheet describes documents that can be set up by an older adult, before his/her incapacity, that can help prevent elder abuse.
Last Update: 2019

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Last Update: 2020
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