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 Care: Living With Cancer Program
The Living With Cancer Program is a dynamic year round group that supports adults and their caregivers to live well. The program provides the opportunity to share experiences, and to learn strategies to manage advanced illness while having fun in a safe, comfortable setting. Additional counselling, spiritual care and phone support is available outside group… [More…]
Cancer Centre – Medicine Hat: Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre
The Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre is located within the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Community Cancer Centres deliver a range of treatments and care options to cancer patients in their home communities including outpatient chemotherapy, education and support for cancer patients. Address: 666-5th St. S.W., Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 Phone: 403-529-8817 Website: Margery E…. [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…]
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…]
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…]
