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[eLearning] Learn about Palliative Care with the Understanding Palliative Care e-module

Covenant Health Palliative Institute

Understanding Palliative Care is a short interactive module to help Albertans learn more about what palliative care is and the support it offers.Understanding Palliative Care features the voices of three Albertans who have personally experienced palliative care. They explain how it provides physical

[Webinar] Connecting People & Community- May Monthly Partners Meetings

Connecting People & Community for Living Well Group

Arlene Huhn from the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories talked about the Alzheimers Society’s resources and sharing highlights from the 2nd Landmark report.

[Award Nomination] Peter Henderson Bryce Award

First Nations Child and Family Caring Society

This award honours the work of health professionals who have overcome personal and professional challenges and risks to stand up for the rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children.

Partnering for a Path Forward: Supporting Alberta's Family Caregivers to Thrive

CORE Alberta and the National Caregivers Month THRIVE Campaign team

a webinar to discuss impactful partnerships and resources in supporting family caregivers to thrive

[Webinar recording] Elder Abuse in Ethnic Diverse Communities, Learning & Development Opportunity

Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council and Healthy Aging Alberta

understanding the unique challenges faced by older adults experiencing abuse in ethnically diverse communities.

[Resource] Long-term care for older people: package for universal health coverage

Decade of Healthy Ageing

Click HERE to learn moreOverviewThe growing prevalence of morbidity and functional decline associated with global population ageing and gains in life expectancy have increased the demand for care and access to long-term care (LTC) to address the complex care needs of older people. This publication i

[Podcast] Women Confronting Ageism

BBC | The Conversation

Click HERE to listenElla Al-Shamahi meets two women tackling negative or ageist attitudes towards older people around the world.Alana Officer is leading the World Health Organization Decade of Ageing Well. With a background in podiatric medicine, exercise and public health she's worked on health, di

[Resource] Long-term care financing: lessons for low- and middle-income settings – Brief 6. Ensuring financial protection in long-term care

WHO

OverviewThe WHO Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre – WKC) has produced a series of research briefs on financing long-term care (LTC) which translate research evidence to guide policy-makers on designing and financing LTC in low- and middle-income countries. Brief 6 in the series, Finan

[Resource] Understanding Disability Inclusion and Ableism

JL Heinze | NSVRC

Click HERE to learn moreAccording to the CDC, “Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between the way people function and how they participate in society, and making sure everybody has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities

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