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Home and community care in Alberta : a guide to new continuing care legislation

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"Home and Community Care in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of home and community care within Alberta’s continuing care system, a summary of the new... More ≫

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"Home and Community Care in Alberta: A Guide to New Continuing Care Legislation" provides an overview of home and community care within Alberta’s continuing care system, a summary of the new legislative framework under the Continuing Care Act, along with some basic information about Continuing Care Transformation initiatives.

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Community care innovation forum : summary report

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Summary of the Community Care Innovation Forum held on January 18, 2023. The forum gathered a diverse group of more than 70 stakeholders and community members to explore ideas about improving home... More ≫

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Summary of the Community Care Innovation Forum held on January 18, 2023. The forum gathered a diverse group of more than 70 stakeholders and community members to explore ideas about improving home and community care services for Albertans.

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Advancing palliative and end-of-life care in Alberta : palliative and end-of-life care engagement final report

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Summarizes the results of engagement with Albertans about palliative and end-of-life care. This engagement, led by MLA Dan Williams, occurred between October 2020 and June 2021.

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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Grant Fund : guidelines on eligibility and applying for funding

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The Palliative and End-of Life Care Grant Fund provides grant funding for projects that support four government priorities to advance palliative and end-of-life care initiatives in Alberta. These... More ≫

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The Palliative and End-of Life Care Grant Fund provides grant funding for projects that support four government priorities to advance palliative and end-of-life care initiatives in Alberta. These priorities include earlier access, education and training, community supports and services, and research and innovation. As of November 18, 2021, eligible applicants can apply for grant funding. The deadline for project submissions is January 7, 2022. Documents in this package include a guide with eligibility criteria and other information to assist applicants in the preparation and completion of the grant application, and the application form itself.

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Core community supports to age in community

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Examines how government home and community support services complement aging in community

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Continuing care health service standards : information guide [2018]

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) Information Guide is solely for information and is intended to support a consistent understanding of the CCHSS and their application. The... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) Information Guide is solely for information and is intended to support a consistent understanding of the CCHSS and their application. The intended audience for this guide is health standards compliance auditors, Operators, Clients and their families or legal representatives and the public. The guide provides the specific CCHSS standards, what may be accepted as evidence of compliance with the CCHSS and continuing care resources.

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Caregivers (home care and residential care)

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This fact sheet explains the standards that apply to caregivers (employees who provide home care and residential care services, in accordance with the Co-ordinated Home Care Program Regulation).... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains the standards that apply to caregivers (employees who provide home care and residential care services, in accordance with the Co-ordinated Home Care Program Regulation). PLEASE NOTE: New employment standards came into effect on January 1, 2018. This fact sheet gives information on legislation that was in force until December 31, 2017.

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Home care beds and accessories

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Describes the assistance available through the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program for those in need of home care beds and accessories. Includes information on eligibility requirements,... More ≫

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Describes the assistance available through the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program for those in need of home care beds and accessories. Includes information on eligibility requirements, how costs are shared through the program, and the steps to follow to obtain a bed.

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Continuing care strategy : aging in the right place

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering... More ≫

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The Continuing Care Strategy represents the government’s approach to accelerate the growth and modernization of health and personal care services. It is intended to provide new ways of delivering services, offering more choice to Albertans in their homes and communities A new model for continuing care will give people the choice to age where they want, with the resources they need to live safely where they choose. The new model will mean long-term care beds are available, accommodating the changing health needs of Albertans. Home-care services, a variety of supportive living or assisted living options, and freedom to make health and personal care choices are all important parts of our strategy to meet the desires and needs of aging Albertans, giving them more opportunities to age on their own terms, and in the right place.

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Continuing care strategy : fact sheet

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Alberta’s continuing care strategy called Aging in the Right Place, outlines specific community support initiatives assisting Albertans with their decision to remain in their communities.

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