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 – Wabasca/Desmarais Community Health Services
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…]
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…]
