Navigating the Alberta Health Care System for Dementia Paul Thibault 3 October 2017 Last updated 12 May 2021 © Paul Thibault 2017-2021 This document may not be reproduced or distributed, in whole or in part, without the written permission of the author. To Carol as we travelled our path together Preface and […]
Senior Homes fall in different categories depending on the level of care required by the resident and on whether the room and care are partly subsidized by the Alberta government or totally paid by the resident. Government-subsidized Categories Some of the Alberta Health Acts and Regulations are specifically aimed at providing a framework for various […]
Alberta Accommodations The Alberta Health Accommodation Search website can be used to obtain information concerning specific Alberta senior home accommodations. A list of facilities in a specific city is available on the website by entering the name of the city in the search box. This search tool also gives access to the facility’s accommodations audit […]
City of Medicine Hat resources include services and information provided through the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and the city’s Seniors Services department. The following are of particular interest: Senior Services Day Hospital Meals on Wheels Introduction to Seniors Housing or Lodging in Medicine Hat document, which describes general housing options as well as a list […]
Where do we go from here? Navigating the Alberta Health Care System for Dementia Useful Website Links 1. Government 1.1 Canada 1.1.1 Health Canada 1.1.1.1 Main Link Health Canada 1.1.1.2 Services Information (see Health Canada top menu) Dementia Friends Canada 1.1.2 Senate of Canada Dementia in Canada: A National Strategy for Dementia-friendly Communities 1.1.3 Canada […]