CAREGIVERS ALBERTA
Caregivers Alberta provide resources, support and education to help people provide care to family members or friends. Their services are wide-ranging to match the needs of caregivers: from caregiver support line to one-on-one coaching and peer support groups to their award-winning caregiver education program, COMPASS for the Caregiver.
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
The Caregiver Coach provides one-on-one support. You can connect by:
- Phone: 780-453-5088 | 1-877-453-5088 (toll-free)
- Email: su*****@ca***************.ca
Caregivers Connection Newsletter
SIGN UP FOR SOME AMAZING RESOURCES
Caregiver Alberta has a fantastic monthly e-newsletter. If you are a caregiver or know someone who is, we highly recommend you sign up to receive their monthly resources.
JANUARY’S NEWS FROM CAREGIVERS ALBERTA
Join New Episode Screening from Caregivers in the Wild and Q&A with Dr. Mike Lang
Caregivers in the Wild is a heartfelt series that follows real caregivers through the breathtaking wilderness of Canada as they share their personal journeys with caregiving.
At this screening, they will be showing two new episodes of Caregivers in the Wild:
The Nature of Mindfulness (Sam’s Story) – “Since the age of nine, Sam has been caring for his father who was diagnosed with a rare form of schizophrenia. Together with psychologist and mindfulness teacher/researcher, Dr. Linda Carlson, Sam goes backpacking near the arctic circle and learns how practicing mindfulness can help strengthen the resilience of young caregivers.”
The Nature of Hope (Lynne’s Story) – “After suffering a stroke, Lynne’s husband was diagnosed with dementia, and she watched his health decline quickly. As she hikes through the vast wilderness of the Yukon with psychologist and mindfulness teacher/researcher, Dr. Linda Carlson, Lynne explores what it means to have hope when caring for a loved-one with dementia.”
Following the conclusion of the screenings, there will be a short Q&A session with creator of Caregivers in the Wild, Dr. Mike Lang.
Screening Information:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Online
Caregivers Alberta is excited to announce our partnership with Team CarePal to bring even more support to family caregivers across Alberta!
Now, caregivers who download the free Team CarePal app can access our resources and subscribe to our organization for ongoing guidance and support.
Caring in Canada: Survey Insights from Caregivers and Care Providers Across Canada
Caring in Canada provides an in-depth analysis of the survey results collected in the National Caregiving Survey completed by more than 3,000 caregivers and care providers from across Canada.
ONLINE SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS IN ALBERTA
Writers’ Circle:
- Participants will receive a journal prompt, write, and then share their thoughts with one another.
- Bi-weekly on Wednesdays,
- 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (online)
Compass for the Caregiver:
- This education course is designed to equip caregivers with more skills and strategies for managing stress within their role.
- Session dates and times vary
Caregivers Book Club
- four weeks, three books, great company and conversation!
- Every 2nd Thursday of the month,
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (online)
Men’s Den Caregiver Support Community
- a small group gathering for male caregivers.
- Bi-weekly on Wednesdays,
- 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (online)
