Alberta Health Services
In Alberta, Alberta Health Services is responsible for the services delivered through hospitals, community health centres, continuing care facilities, public health programs, and home care. They deliver health services across the Province and work with communities to deliver health services to local residents.
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Housing and Care Options in Alberta
A comprehensive list, complete with full provider type descriptions, of the various levels of care available to residents in the province of Alberta. Also includes links to The Care Guide's tips on choosing the right type of care to suite your or your loved one's care needs.
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Hospice Care in British Columbia
Hospice Care, also referred to as Palliative Care, may be provided in the home or in a facility setting. It aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for persons and/or families living with, or at risk of developing, a life-threatening illness. Key aspects may include pain or symptom control, and an array of emotional, spiritual and physical supportive services.
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Tips on Choosing Independent Living in Alberta
Finding an appropriate Independent Living residence takes time and research, but you're already headed in the right direction with The Care Guide. Generally, Independent Living options, which include residences operated under the government’s Senior Citizens' Self-Contained Program, provide apartment-style accommodation for seniors who are able to live autonomously...
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