A Resource Guide for Community Development of Palliative and End-of-Life Care within Alberta has been developed to help communities create their own local palliative and end-of-life community services and supports. It was developed in response to numerous requests AHS received from communities across Alberta for palliative and end-of-life care information. All links listed in the Resource Guide… [More…]
Advance Care Planning – Alberta: In Memory Service Ltd.
InMemory.ca is an independent, unbiased online service that allows bereaved families to compare prices, photos and reviews of funeral service providers – instantly and for free. Website: www.inmemory.ca Email: contact@inmemory.ca
Cancer Centre – Drumheller Health Centre
The Drumheller Community Cancer Centre is located within the Drumheller Health Centre. The centre delivers a range of treatments and care options to cancer patients, including outpatient chemotherapy, education and support. Address: 351 9 Street NW, Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y1 Phone: 403-823-6500 Website: Drumheller Community Cancer Centre
Caregiver Support – COMPASS for the Caregiver (Various Locations)
Caregiving can be a stressful, isolating, and overwhelming experience. It can have a negative impact on the caregiver’s physical and mental health. Caregivers Alberta’s award-winning COMPASS for the Caregiver program helps caregivers balance their own well-being with the challenges of caregiving. COMPASS is a supportive 4 week workshop facilitated by someone who understands how difficult… [More…]
Caregiver Support – Home Caregiver Support Program (Online)
St. John Ambulance and The Order of Saint Lazarus are pleased to provide you with an online training program to enhance your capacity as a non-professional home caregiver and understanding of how to support a person who is in the end stage of life. The online training program is offered on a unique learning management system… [More…]
Community Support Group – LivingOutLoud.Life
This free digital health tool supports young adults living with advanced illness. LivingOutLoud.Life is the world’s first online platform dedicated to supporting and empowering young adults and teens living with advanced illness as well as their families, friends and health providers. The webspace consists of written excerpts and videos from young people who share their… [More…]
Community Support Group: Calgary – Children’s Grief Centre
Hospice Calgary’s professionally facilitated grief support groups (Kids Club and Common Ground) and our Drop-In groups (The Hangout and The Village) bring together peers who face similar issues, share their experience of grief, support and learn from each other. Kids Club is an 8-week evening grief group for children in grades 1-6 and a simultaneous… [More…]
Financial Assistance – Canadian Cancer Society
The Financial Assistance Program gives support to people in financial need for transportation and accommodation when traveling to and from treatment at cancer treatment facilities in Alberta. Contact the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT Division for more information or visit the Financial Help page. Please contact the Canadian Cancer Society regarding a significant expansion to their… [More…]
