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Calgary – Dying to Know 2020: Reflections on Caregiving (Online)

May 19, 2020 Posted By AHPCA Trenerry-Harker

Dying to Know, is open to anyone interested in the variety of topics related to death and dying. These interactive sessions provide information on preparing for end of life, offer strategies for staying resilient through challenging times, and help care partners become more confident in their roles. Participants will have the opportunity to share and network with others while learning about the many available… [More…]

Tagged With: Calgary, Caregiving, support

Alberta – Caregiver Support Community (Online)

May 4, 2020 Posted By AHPCA Trenerry-Harker

The Caregiver Support Community is a virtual program that aims to empower caregivers well-being by providing a supportive group where you can connect with other caregivers, have open conversations about the ups and downs of caregiving, and learn about topics relevant to caregivers. This peer support group is lead by a trained facilitator who is… [More…]

Tagged With: Caregiver Support, online, support, Zoom

Community Support Group – LivingOutLoud.Life

February 20, 2019 Posted By AHPCA Trenerry-Harker

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…]

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2018 Annual Fall Symposium, Compassionate Communities: Caring for Our Caregivers – Camrose

November 16, 2018 Posted By AHPCA Trenerry-Harker

This fall’s annual symposium features Dr. Rob Rutledge, Radiation Oncologist and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Rutledge will be addressing the topic: Compassionate Communities – Care for the Caregivers. Topics covered include: Integrative medicine: How to get the best of both medical and complementary care… [More…]

Tagged With: Caregivers, Compassionate Communities, Education, support

Grief and Bereavement Support – Children

September 10, 2018 Posted By AHPCA Trenerry-Harker

KidsGrief.ca is a free, bilingual online resource for parents, guardians and caregivers who are supporting a grieving child. When someone important to a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, is dying or has died, families struggle with what to tell children, when to share information and how to address tough subjects like should children… [More…]

Filed Under: Grief and Bereavement Support, Online Event Tagged With: children, grief, grieving, kids, support, teen

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Collectively, we're grieving far more than COVID-19 deaths, say experts. 'We grieve the loss of living our lives,' says grief counsellor Darcy Harris. ow.ly/rovl50DGK6i ... See MoreSee Less
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An exciting day for the AHPCA team who has supported Bill C-220 from the very beginning. We are thrilled to see it reach this point. Best of luck to all who are giving testimony in support today! www.facebook.com/mattjeneroux/posts/3450868418352987Today, we take an important next step in Compassionate Care. I testify in front of the House of Commons HUMA Committee on my bill, along with my friends from the Canadian Cancer Society and Canadian Grief Alliance. We’ll stress to all Members of Parliament on the committee the need to ensure there are adequate supports after the death of a loved one. I’ll update as we progress through the meeting. ... See MoreSee Less
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