Business Plan 2011-14
Seniors and Community Supports
- Accountability Statement
- The Ministry
- Goals, Priority Initiatives and Performance Measures
- Statement of Operations
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT
This business plan was prepared under my direction, taking into consideration the government’s policy decisions as of February 2, 2011.
original signed by
Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister
February 3, 2011
THE MINISTRY
The ministry consists of the Department of Seniors and Community Supports and the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Community Boards, which are agents of the Crown as established by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Community Governance Act. The department provides administrative, planning and research support to the Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta and the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Seniors and Community Supports provides leadership for the Alberta Supports Initiative and works with government partners toward more client-centred and integrated delivery of social-based assistance to Albertans who need it.
Seniors and Community Supports’ mission is to work with individuals, families, communities and other government partners to support the well-being and independence of seniors and persons with disabilities through programs, services, safeguards and information. Its core businesses are to provide targeted financial assistance to seniors and persons with disabilities in need and to plan, provide and coordinate necessary supports and services for living in the community.
A more detailed description of the ministry’s programs and services can be found at www.seniors.alberta.ca.
This business plan is aligned with the government’s five goals and supports the government’s core businesses as set out in the Government of Alberta Strategic Plan.
GOALS, PRIORITY INITIATIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
As a result of the ministry’s review of its goals, environment, opportunities and challenges, a number of priority initiatives have been identified.
Goal One:
Seniors and persons with disabilities have access to supports that assist them to be independent and participate in their communities
The ministry offers financial assistance and health-related supports, and funds community-based services in support of this goal. Supplemental financial assistance for seniors in need is available through the Alberta Seniors Benefit and Special Needs Assistance for Seniors programs. Eligible senior homeowners also receive assistance with increases to the education portion of their property taxes. Individuals with a severe and permanent disability may receive a monthly living allowance and personal benefits through the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program.
The ministry helps Albertans maintain their well-being and independence through a variety of health-related supports, including the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program and assistance with the costs of optical and dental services for eligible seniors.
The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program and other community-based supports and services encourage the independence and community involvement of Albertans with developmental disabilities.
The ministry works with government partners on the Alberta Supports initiative, with a particular focus on streamlining transitions between programs, simplifying access and improving outcomes for Albertans receiving social supports, including seniors and persons with disabilities.
Priority Initiatives:
| Performance Measures | Last Actual (year) | Target 2011-12 | Target 2012-13 | Target 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.a Percentage by which seniors’ average income in Alberta exceeds the Canadian average | +19.4% (2007) | Exceed the national average. | ||
| 1.b Percentage of AISH clients who agree that personal benefits help them live more independently than if they were unable to access these benefits | 80% (2009-10) | 81% | 82% | 83% |
| 1.c Satisfaction of families/guardians of adults with developmental disabilities with PDD-funded services1 | 85.3% (2008-09) | n/a | 87% | n/a |
| 1.d Percentage of AADL clients who agreed that AADL helped them be more independent in their homes or residences1 | 88% (2009-10) | 90% | n/a | 90% |
Note:
1 Survey conducted every two years.
Goal Two:
Safeguards for seniors and persons with disabilities improve safety and well-being
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) provides services related to the Personal Directives Act and the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, which include encouraging Albertans to plan for the future using personal directives, acting as guardian, and providing safeguards for adult Albertans who require decision-making support. The ministry addresses allegations of abuse of individuals receiving government-funded care or support services through the Protection for Persons in Care Act. The ministry also works with government and community partners in developing collaborative approaches to preventing and addressing elder abuse in Alberta.
Priority Initiatives:
| Performance Measures | Last Actual 2009-10 | Target 2011-12 | Target 2012-13 | Target 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.a Satisfaction with supports and decision‑making services provided by the Office of the Public Guardian of:1 | ||||
| • Private guardians | 98% | 95% | n/a | 95% |
| • Service providers | 94% | 95% | n/a | 95% |
| • Represented adults | 88% | 89% | n/a | 90% |
Note:
1 Survey conducted every two years.
Goal Three:
Seniors and persons with disabilities have appropriate supportive living options
The ministry provides capital grants to help develop supportive living accommodation options in communities across Alberta, with the goal of providing choices for individuals’ changing needs and life stages so that they can live as independently as possible. This work involves partnering with Health and Wellness to promote continuing care choices that help Alberta seniors age in the right place. The ministry also monitors and enforces accommodation standards in supportive living and long-term care settings.
Priority Initiatives:
| Performance Measures | Last Actual 2009-10 | Target 2011-12 | Target 2012-13 | Target 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.a Quality of accommodation services provided in supportive living and long-term care facilities, as indicated by the percentage of facilities reviewed that meet provincial standards: | ||||
| • Group Homes | 88% | 90% | 91% | 92% |
| • Assisted Living | 95% | 95% | 95% | 95% |
| • Lodges | 98% | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| • Long-term Care | 79% | 80% | 82% | 85% |
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated on a Fiscal Plan Basis
| (thousands of dollars) | Comparable | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10
Actual |
2010-11
Budget |
2010-11
Forecast |
2011-12
Estimate |
2012-13
Target |
2013-14
Target |
|
| REVENUE | ||||||
| Transfers from Government of Canada | 18,040 | 16,500 | 16,500 | 17,800 | 18,100 | 18,400 |
| Investment Income | 12 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Premiums, Fees and Licences | 1,154 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Other Revenue | 7,036 | 1,340 | 1,340 | 1,467 | 1,513 | 1,562 |
| Total Revenue | 26,242 | 18,840 | 18,840 | 20,267 | 20,613 | 20,962 |
| EXPENSE | ||||||
| Program | ||||||
| Ministry Support Services | 9,023 | 9,088 | 9,088 | 9,204 | 9,362 | 9,514 |
| Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped | 714,418 | 730,086 | 756,086 | 782,576 | 808,422 | 832,864 |
| Support to Persons with Developmental Disabilities | 591,040 | 595,774 | 595,774 | 607,987 | 619,760 | 631,510 |
| Alberta Seniors Benefit | 307,504 | 325,416 | 325,413 | 333,086 | 334,538 | 336,483 |
| Seniors Dental and Optical Assistance | 63,460 | 66,086 | 66,086 | 68,886 | 71,211 | 73,286 |
| Special Needs Assistance for Seniors | 22,245 | 20,294 | 20,294 | 21,729 | 21,829 | 22,129 |
| School Property Tax Assistance | 11,455 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 26,500 |
| Seniors Lodge Assistance | 30,983 | 35,420 | 35,420 | 35,720 | 35,720 | 35,720 |
| Supportive Living and Long Term Care | 4,212 | 4,471 | 4,907 | 4,626 | 4,751 | 4,811 |
| Alberta Aids to Daily Living | 112,777 | 113,381 | 118,381 | 123,591 | 128,669 | 133,749 |
| Disability and Community Support Programs | 16,819 | 19,527 | 19,527 | 18,963 | 19,038 | 19,089 |
| Public Guardian Services | 9,034 | 9,629 | 9,629 | 10,735 | 10,903 | 11,148 |
| Implementation of Alberta Supports | 2,780 | 3,900 | 4,165 | 13,900 | 13,900 | 13,900 |
| Affordable Supportive Living Initiative | 50,000 | 50,000 | 89,150 | 75,000 | - | - |
| Total Expense | 1,945,750 | 1,994,072 | 2,064,920 | 2,121,003 | 2,098,103 | 2,150,703 |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Capital Assets | (25) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Operating Result | (1,919,533) | (1,975,232) | (2,046,080) | (2,100,736) | (2,077,490) | (2,129,741) |
| CAPITAL INVESTMENT BY PROGRAM | ||||||
| Ministry Support Services | 70 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alberta Seniors Benefit | - | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped | 17 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Community Support Programs / Public Guardian Services | 10 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Implementation of Alberta Supports | 150 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Support to Persons with Developmental Disabilities | 439 | 640 | 640 | 640 | 640 | 640 |
| Total | 686 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
Contact Information:
Additional copies may be obtained from:
Alberta Seniors and Community Supports
Communications
3rd Floor, Standard Life Centre
10405-Jasper Ave
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R7
Telephone: 780-415-9950
Fax: 780-644-1227
Website: www.seniors.alberta.ca
ISBN: 978-0-7785-5958-0 (html)
