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Learn how to identify, prevent, and deal with Elder Abuse.

 

Alberta Laws Concerning Elder Abuse

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

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

Elder Abuse

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

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

Elder Abuse: If Plans Haven’t Been Made

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

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

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

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...
Last Update: 2015

Elder Abuse: Planning Ahead

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

Mental Capacity

This tip sheet describes mental capacity and its importance in decision making.
Last Update: 2015

Mental Capacity and Elder Abuse

This tip sheet describes mental capacity and its importance in determining the options that are available in the prevention of elder abuse.
Last Update: 2015

When Elder Abuse Involves the Police

This tip sheet describes the process involved when elder abuse has been reported to the police.
Last Update: 2015

Your Rights When Renting – Elder Abuse and Neglect

This booklet provides you with some of the signs to watch for and ways to address or report elder abuse or neglect.
Last Update: 2019

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