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 – Fort McMurray Community Cancer Centre
The Fort McMurray Community Cancer Centre is located within the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. The centre delivers a range of treatments and care options to cancer patients, including outpatient chemotherapy, education and support. A cancer nurse navigator will assist the patient in accessing appropriate services. Address: 7 Hospital Street, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1P2… [More…]
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 – Fort McMurray: Healing Heart Yoga
Kapila uses yoga therapy to work with palliative patients and their families. She guides participants through gentle, yoga stretches and breath work, helping them feel and release emotional and mental energies that surface during their yoga practice. Yoga therapy is used to renew a sense of calm, and groundedness in participants’ personal journeys. Address: 152… [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…]
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…]
