Yes. Move Person-centered services closer to home for both people needing care and their family caregivers.

25 years ago Margaret MacAdam proposed integrated care! Increasing Value for Money in the Canadian Healthcare System: New Findings bit.ly/3OVskmI

When you are a #caregiver the role is often 24/7. When you are a caregiver & then become a patient, that 24/7 job becomes untenable. Canada does not have the supports necessary to fill this gap. We desperately need a robust caregiver strategy & #LongCOVID has made the need urgent

Our National Caregiving Survey will shape the future of caregiving advocacy as we seek to improve the experiences of caregivers and care providers across the country. Complete it today! #CdnCaregiving bit.ly/3OEhr7R

Talking About Dementia is Back! Dr. Eric Smith and Christina Frangou will discuss the common questions about dementia, early warning signs, the importance of connecting, and the programs and services available to help you. Register today! buff.ly/3On2VRr #ALZYYC #Dementia

It's back-to-school season, 📚 and this can impact care partners of individuals living with dementia. Check out these 7 tips to make the transition as smooth as possible! 🤝 ow.ly/moww50PBZlp #BackToSchool #DementiaCare #Caregivers #asantcafe #asant

Thanks, Gerry Kupferschmidt for the excellent post. The key point: #Essentialfamilycaregivers are unrecognized in legislation. Without recognition, they are not considered in planning and outcome measurement.

At webinar on Primary Care during the Alberta Provincial Election, I asked if family caregivers would be included in primary care. The answer: "This is not the time." My question, "If not now, when are we going to recognize family caregivers in primary care, in all healthcare?"

Holly Bunty Thanks @Hollybunty! Check out our Caregiver-Centered Care Education for health providers who interact with family caregivers. caregivercare.ca

Labour Day weekend. Which doesn’t change much for #Caregivers except they may have more on their plates if some services are not available. Today we recognize the unpaid labour of #Caregivers everywhere who have the enormous responsibility of caring for others❤️🫂❤️

The Government of Canada opened a survey on the Safe Long-Term Care Act. We encourage any Canadian interested in the conversation about #LongTermCare to share their thoughts. The deadline is Monday, September 21 🔔 To complete the survey, visit bit.ly/3O8TSUn

Now, Jasmine Mah and Kenneth Rockwood how do we prevent and rehab people with social vulnerability and frailty? Perhaps #Socialprescribing? Beth mansell United Way of Calgary and Area calgaryunitedway.org/healthy-aging-…

Perhaps ensuring that caregivers have access to respite so marriages are not strained by intensive caregiving Barry J Jacobs? Back in 2014, 4 Alberta doctors recommended respite bit.ly/45yiz3U Now 10 years later???

Yes! We need to take a collective impact approach to supporting family caregivers! See Towards a universal model of family centered care: a scoping review bit.ly/45D6Scm

Dr. Joshua Armstrong, researcher for the Alzheimer Society of Canada, shares his insights into how increased awareness and education can help fight the growing number of people affected by dementia. #Alzheimer #AlzheimerSociety #Dementia #asant #dementiaawareness #asantcafe

Are you an active listener who is passionate about supporting community members to identify their needs, working with them to find support, and resolve issues related to #humanrights? Then consider becoming a Human Rights #Advocate #Volunteer! More info: volunteerconnector.org/edmonton/john-….

Dr. Kar is one of our #HopeforTomorrow researchers who will study how to stop the proteins believed to cause brain cell death for a possible future treatment for Alzheimer's. Join us live or online on September 13 for a free public lecture. ow.ly/95Mx50PHULT #asantcafe

On September 13th, we invite you to join the conversation and share your thoughts on the latest trends in dementia research. Our free public lecture will be online and in person as part of our #HopeforTomorrow research program. Register here: ow.ly/VROG50PI2u4

"Thank you for this education. It has really impacted my practice. The education revealed to me that I am very much task-oriented in the care I provide, and I have lost sight of the caregiver. I am now more intentional to include the caregiver in care planning."

The aim is to position caregivers as a vital part of our nation’s public health system. #caregivers ⁦⁦Caregivers Alberta⁩ ⁦FamilyCaregivers⁩ ⁦Patients 4 Change⁩ fox5atlanta.com/news/rosalynn-…