Alberta Resources for the Care of the Elderly

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NICE has created an online resource library for elder care in Alberta, which consists of NICE Information Tools and curated links to external web pages and videos.

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Caregiving

Alberta Seniors

NICE Information Tool

Financial assistance and other supports for seniors, caregivers and service providers.

Alberta Seniors

Financial assistance and other supports for seniors, caregivers and service providers.

Caregivers Alberta

NICE Information Tool

Caregivers Alberta was founded in 2001 by a grassroots group of caregivers dedicated to recognizing the essential work of caregivers.

Caregivers Alberta

Caregivers Alberta was founded in 2001 by a grassroots group of caregivers dedicated to recognizing the essential work of caregivers.

Finance

Alberta Seniors Benefit

NICE Information Tool

Seniors with low-income can get financial assistance to help with monthly living expenses.

Alberta Seniors Benefit

Seniors with low-income can get financial assistance to help with monthly living expenses.

Alberta Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

NICE Information Tool

Eligible senior homeowners can defer all or part of their municipal property taxes with a low-interest home equity loan.

Alberta Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program

Eligible senior homeowners can defer all or part of their municipal property taxes with a low-interest home equity loan.

Alberta Seniors financial assistance programs

NICE Information Tool

The primary source of income for older adults (65+) is provided by the Government of Canada through the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Old Age Security. To supplement these programs the Government of Alberta provides additional supports and services:

Alberta Seniors financial assistance programs

The primary source of income for older adults (65+) is provided by the Government of Canada through the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Old Age Security. To supplement these programs the Government of Alberta provides additional supports and services:

End-of-Life

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Alberta

NICE Information Tool

End-of-life care and medical assistance in dying (MAID) are important, sensitive, and emotional issues for Albertans and Canada.

Medical Assistance in Dying - MAID - Alberta

End-of-life care and medical assistance in dying (MAID) are important, sensitive, and emotional issues for Albertans and Canada.

Palliative Care - Alberta

NICE Information Tool

What is Palliative and End-of-Life Care? Learn about this type of care, who it's for, and if it's right for you.

Palliative Care - Alberta

What is Palliative and End-of-Life Care? Learn about this type of care, who it's for, and if it's right for you.

Mental Health

Supporting the mental health of seniors - Alberta

NICE Information Tool

VIDEO - Mental Health and Addictions Associate Minister Mike Ellis, and Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon announced mental health and wellness supports for seniors.

VIDEO - Mental Health and Addictions Associate Minister Mike Ellis, and Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon announced mental health and wellness supports for seniors.

Supporting the mental health of seniors - Alberta

VIDEO - Mental Health and Addictions Associate Minister Mike Ellis, and Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon announced mental health and wellness supports for seniors.

Legal

Capacity and Consent - Alberta

NICE Information Tool

A capacity assessment is done to see if an adult can make personal or financial decisions and can understand the consequences.

Capacity and Consent - Alberta

A capacity assessment is done to see if an adult can make personal or financial decisions and can understand the consequences.

Elder Abuse

Alberta - Get Help - Elder Abuse

NICE Information Tool

it's estimated that nearly one in 10 Alberta seniors may be victims of some form of elder abuse. Recognize signs of elder abuse and learn how to get help.

Alberta - Get Help - Elder Abuse

it's estimated that nearly one in 10 Alberta seniors may be victims of some form of elder abuse. Recognize signs of elder abuse and learn how to get help.

Video - Elder Abuse: Learn the signs and break the silence

NICE Information Tool

How to recognize signs of abuse of seniors and what to do when you see these signs.

How to recognize signs of abuse of seniors and what to do when you see these signs.

Video - Elder Abuse: Learn the signs and break the silence

How to recognize signs of abuse of seniors and what to do when you see these signs.

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Alberta Resources for the Care of the Elderly

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