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Seniors
Are you or someone you love over 55 years old? There are legal issues of particular concern to older adults or seniors.
Gathered on this page are resources that were developed with you in mind.
But there may be general resources that are also appropriate.
See the section Learn About Your Legal Problems or the list of all legal topics to find other relevant information.
Suggested Resources
This website of the Legal Resource Centre focuses on how Canadian law protects and affects older adults. Topic areas covered include Elder abuse, Planning for the future, Personal and family relationships, and various other issues (e.g. Consumer, Travel).
Related keywords: Consumer protection and fraud (79), Elder abuse (48), Guardianship and trusteeship (30), Supportive living and seniors’ housing (22), Wills and estates (74)
Published by Canadian Centre for Elder Law, this comprehensive resource includes snapshots of the law in each of the thirteen provinces and territories, a comparative table that allows for quick reference, a set of guiding principles for working with vulnerable adults, and sections that discuss mandatory report ing of abuse and neglect, rules around confidentiality of personal and health information, and the relationship between mental capacity and elder abuse. The guide also contains a lengthy list of resource agencies. (2010)
Related keywords: Elder abuse (48), Legal process (100), Relationship violence (65)
This website by Charmaine Spencer is dedicated to social and legal issues affecting seniors in Canada. The purpose of the site is provide information and raise awareness of key issues to help advance their rights as full citizens in Canadian society.
Related keywords: Disabilities (46), Elder abuse (48), Guardianship and trusteeship (30), Health issues (61), Supportive living and seniors’ housing (22), Wills and estates (74)
The Alberta Council on Aging (ACA) is a registered charity with more than 4000 individual members and 400 seniors' groups and agencies as organizational members. The ACA is Alberta's only provincial non-government umbrella organization representing seniors. Their mission is to maintain or improve the quality of life for seniors and encourage their full participation in all aspects of society.
Related keywords: Research reports and institutes (75)
The Alberta Seniors and Community Supports department provides information about financial, health-related, and protective services for seniors. This webpage lists the contact information for regional offices. Or call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre Toll-free in Alberta: 1-877-644-9992, Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Related keywords: Elder abuse (48), Health issues (61), Supportive living and seniors’ housing (22)
CSRS Outreach Workers assist hundreds of seniors per month with things like pensions and benefits, housing and home care support, or personal/family crisis. In addition, thousands of seniors citywide benefit from programs such as Escorted Transportation, ABCs of Fraud® or Friendly Visiting every year.
Related keywords: Elder abuse (48), Supportive living and seniors’ housing (22), Wills and estates (74)
Citizen Watch has been created as a public service for the people of Alberta. It is the work of an ever-widening network of individuals from across the province, including families and friends of long term care and assisted or supportive living residents and those requiring long term care supports in their own homes. The service will watch and to report to the public the results of any analysis of information they receive from recipients of continuing care services and their families indicating whether they are better or worse off for actions taken by the Alberta government on the province’s continuing care system.
Resource guide produced by the Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE). Considered the industry standard for information resources related to older adults in greater Edmonton. It includes information about over 300+ services, agencies and businesses that serve the older adults of greater Edmonton.
Related keywords: Affordable housing (20), Elder abuse (48), Supportive living and seniors’ housing (22)
This webpage of Alberta Seniors and Community Supports provides links to all the department programs and services relevant to people with disabilities.
Related keywords: Disabilities (46)
These FAQs are provided by the Canadian Legal FAQs, a website of the Legal Resource Centre. The questions are divided into three sections: What is Elder Abuse?; What can I do if I, or someone I care about, is being abused?; and How do I plan for the future and avoid abuse?
Related keywords: Elder abuse (48)
These two online tutorials created by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta focus on information about getting the police involved and then about what happens to the person you've accused. You may be worried about making a report to the police, especially if the person harming you is someone you care about, such as your spouse, or child. It may be helpful to remember that abusive behavior is not healthy for you or for your abuser. It’s okay to reach out for help.
Related keywords: Crimes and offences (18), Elder abuse (48), Family violence general resources (81), Legal process (100), Police (40), Public safety (46)
This service of the Kerby Centre for the 55 Plus in Calgary focuses on providing answers and solving problems. Information is available on topics such as pensions, legal issues, government services, grants, home help, consumer affairs, transportation, congratulatory messages, and much more.
Related keywords: Advocacy (61), Affordable housing (20), Elder abuse (48), Pensions (11), Supportive living and seniors’ housing (22), Wills and estates (74)
This online resource is provided by the Government of Alberta and includes information about: Planning for Retirement; Pensions and Retirement; Health-Related Benefits and Assistance; Housing Supports and Initiatives; Government Programs and Services for Seniors; Staying Healthy and Active after 65; Motor Vehicle Safety; Transferring Personal Authority and Writing a Will; and Organizations and Activities.
Related keywords: Elder abuse (48), Health issues (61), Pensions (11), Supportive living and seniors’ housing (22), Wills and estates (74)
SAGE is a full service not-for-profit seniors’ organization whose mandate is to build and maintain a broad range of programs and services that enhance the quality of life for seniors and their families in the greater Edmonton area. With over 37 years of experience, SAGE is regarded as a major provider of innovative seniors’ services in the capital region.
Related keywords: Advocacy (61)
Seniors Canada is a fast and straightforward way for seniors, their families, caregivers and organizations that support them to access authoritative and trusted information provided by governments and well known non-government organizations. Information included the site: consumer protection, wills and estates, divorce, and other legal matters.
Related keywords: Disabilities (46), Driving (26), Elder abuse (48), Federal government departments (80), Health issues (61), Pensions (11), Supportive living and seniors’ housing (22), Wills and estates (74)
These publications produced by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta explain the legal aspects of the following housing issues: Renting a Condominium; Renting a Room in your Home; Life Leases; and Reverse Mortgages. Each can be downloaded as a PDF.
Related keywords: Landlord and tenant (55), Supportive living and seniors’ housing (22)
Advance care planning is a process of reflection and
communication, a time for you to reflect on your values and wishes, and
to let others know your future health and personal care preferences in
the event that you become incapable of consenting to or refusing
treatment or other care. This website will help you to create an advance care plan
that will document your wishes to be followed in the event you cannot speak for
yourself. This website also gives information to caregivers, family, and
friends helping to create an advance care plan for you. There is a Tool kit for
community organizations; ACP planning resources; and Workbooks for all
jurisdictions.
Related keywords: Guardianship and trusteeship (30), Wills and estates (74)
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