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…]
Home Care – Manning Community Health Centre
Home Care provides healthcare services for palliative patients and their caregivers. Services include medication management and teaching, symptom management, special equipment provisions, and caregiver respite. People may choose to die at home with support from home care if they have a doctor who agrees to care for them there, have an Alberta Health Care Insurance… [More…]
Hospice and Palliative Care Committees and Societies – Manning & District Palliative Care Society
This society coordinates volunteers to keep palliative patients company, and to provide respite care for caregivers. They will also provide baking treats for patients and their families Address: Manning Community Health Centre, Box 1260, Manning, AB, T0H 2M0 Phone: 780-836-2689 Phone: 780-836-3391 Hospital
Hospital – Manning Community Health Centre
This hospital has a designated palliative bed which may be available to individuals who require admission to acute care with acute palliative needs. If a palliative designated bed in acute care is not available the individual will still receive appropriate palliative care. Address: 600 2nd Street NE, Manning, Alberta T0H 2M0 Phone: 780-836-3391
Resource Guide for Community Development of Palliative and End-of-Life Care within Alberta
A Resource Guide for Community Development of Palliative and End-of-Life Care within Alberta has been developed. The Resource Guide will assist communities in the creation of their own local palliative and end-of-life community services and supports, and was developed in response to numerous requests AHS received from communities across Alberta for palliative and end-of-life care… [More…]
Volunteer Resources – Manning Community Health Centre
The Volunteer Resources Coordinator can be contacted to coordinate a volunteer for palliative support in the health centre. Address: 600 2nd Street NE, Manning, Alberta T0H 2M0 Phone: 780-836-7392
