Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: Social Issues: Seniors

  • 1956 August Preliminary Report on the Old Age Survey Pilot Study First Draft

    Title:Preliminary report on the old age survey “pilot study”
    Corporate Author: Edmonton Council of Community Services
    Subject:Seniors – general
    Publisher:Edmonton Council of Community Services
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:1956
    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.11 SENIORS/1956 August Preliminary Report on the Old Age Survey Pilot Study First Draft.pdf

  • 2012 Working After Age 65

    Title:Working after age 65: what is at stake?
    Author(s):MacEwan, Angella
    Corporate Author: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
    Publisher:Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
    Place of Publication:Ottawa
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    The purpose of this paper is to look at some of the realities of working past age 65, and to examine what an increase in the OAS eligibility age will mean for those who will have no choice but to work longer in the future. (Taken from Introduction)

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.11 SENIORS/2012 Working-After-Age-65.pdf

  • 2011 Calgary Aging

    Title:Calgary’s aging population
    Corporate Author: City of Calgary, Community and Neighbourhood Services, Social Policy and Planning
    Subject:Seniors – general
    Publisher:City of Calgary
    Place of Publication:Calgary
    Date of Publication:2011
    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.11 SENIORS/2011 calgary_aging.pdf

  • 2010 Age In Place

    Title:Helping seniors age in place: a strategic framework to improve outreach to Edmonton’s isolated and/or at-risk seniors.
    Corporate Author: Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
    Subject:Seniors – programs, services
    Publisher:Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    The purpose of the collaborative initiative that produced the content for this report was to recommend a strategic framework for the delivery of a made-in-Edmonton model for city-wide access to outreach services to isolated and/or at-risk seniors.

    Language:English
     Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.11 SENIORS/2010 age_in_place.pdf

  • 2010 Active Living

     

    Title:An environmental scan of active living and fall prevention programs for older adults in Alberta
    Author(s):Hystad, Jennifer
    Corporate Author: Alberta Centre for Active Living
    Subject:Seniors – programs, services|split|Seniors – community facilities|split|Housing – for seniors
    Publisher:Alberta Centre for Active Living
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    In 2009, the Alberta Centre for Active Living initiated this environmental scan through a grant from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation. An external consultant, Jennifer Hystad, MSc, was contracted to carry out the environmental scan and report on findings. Her experience with older adult physical activity and understanding of background issues were beneficial to this project. A provincial Project Advisory Committee guided the project and made important contributions. This Summary Report offers insights about the core findings of the scan and highlights a series of recommendations.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.11 SENIORS/2010 active_living.pdf

  • 2010 Addressing Elder Abuse

    Title:Addressing elder abuse in Alberta: a strategy for collective action.
    Corporate Author: Government of Alberta
    Subject:Seniors – abuse
    Publisher:Government of Alberta
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    To address the issue of elder abuse in a meaningful way, collective action is required on the part of all sectors of society, including governments, communities, businesses and individuals. Informed by research and the input of stakeholders, Addressing Elder Abuse in Alberta sets out an approach for this collective action, recognizing the vital roles that all partners share in supporting the safety, security and dignity of Alberta seniors. The Strategy identifies goals and associated outcomes in four key areas: improved awareness; skilled service providers; coordinated community responses; and protective laws and policies.
    Addressing Elder Abuse in Alberta builds on the province’s existing and ongoing efforts in preventing family violence and bullying. As part of the implementation of the Government of Alberta’s Strategy for the Prevention of Family Violence and Bullying, the associated Cross-Ministry Action Plan is updated each year, setting out a series of priorities developed by partnering ministries. Actions focused on preventing and addressing elder abuse are identified as a priority in the Cross-Ministry Action Plan with Alberta Seniors and Community Supports being responsible for providing leadership in this area.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.11 SENIORS/2010 addressing_elder_abuse.pdf