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…]
Agapé Hospice (Calgary)
This residential hospice has 20 beds. We envision a peaceful setting where The Salvation Army Agapé Hospice team honours people as they journey to life’s natural end. It will be a home where the palliative resident and the bereaved experience compassion and hope through unconditional love so that each day will be the best day… [More…]
AgeCare SkyPointe Hospice Care (Calgary)
This hospice, attached to a long term care facility, has 10 beds. Welcome to AgeCare SkyPointe Hospice, a unique community that offers high quality, compassionate, person-centered care in a culturally rich and diverse community. Our vision is to provide a home-like environment that offers a peaceful and supportive atmosphere for end-of-life care. In hospice, we… [More…]
CapitalCare Norwood (Edmonton)
There are 23 palliative care beds in this continuing care facility. Provides compassionate end-of-life care for individuals whose disease/health condition no longer responds to treatment. Units in a Continuing Care facility for palliative patients who cannot or do not want to be cared for at home. Medical care is provided by the family doctor and… [More…]
Carmel Hospice (Medicine Hat)
This hospice, located in an assisted living facility, has ten beds. Hospice care is an approach to care for people living with a terminal illness. The focus of care is on achieving comfort and ensuring respect for the person and maximizing quality of life for the patient, family and loved ones. Easing the physical, emotional… [More…]
Chinook Hospice (Calgary)
This hospice, attached to a long term care facility, has 14 beds. Hospice programs are specifically designed to provide comprehensive care, that is focused on easing the physical, emotional and spiritual pain that often accompanies terminal illness. Intercare offers palliative care at two Hospice locations: Chinook Hospice’s 14 bed Hospice, and Southwood Hospice’s 24 bed… [More…]
Dulcina Hospice (Calgary)
This hospice, attached to a long term care facility, has 26 beds. Dulcina Hospice focuses on easing the physical, emotional and spiritual distress that often accompany people at the end of life. Hospice offers a life affirming alternative to hospitalization or dying at home. This specialized health care setting provides 24 hour palliative care to… [More…]
Foothills Country Hospice (Okotoks)
This residential hospice has eight beds. The Foothills Country Hospice is a place of refuge where all of us – staff & volunteers – work to create an atmosphere of care and dignity for those we serve, including offering bereavement support to loved ones. Address: Box 274 Okotoks, AB T1S 1A5 Phone: 403 995 4673… [More…]
