Thursday, November 13, 2025
1:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Cafe, Westend Seniors Activity Centre
Cost: $3.00 – includes coffee & treats
Door prizes, loot bags, and all attendees will receive a variety of resources

EVENT SCHEDULE
1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Arrive & Get Settled

1:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.  Palliative Homecare
Ember Healthcare
Join Ember Healthcare for a compassionate and informative presentation on Palliative Homecare. This session is designed to help individuals and families understand what palliative care at home truly involves—from the support available to how care is delivered during the final stages of life.  Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make informed decisions that support comfort, dignity, and peace at home. Whether you’re planning ahead or currently navigating this journey with a loved one, this presentation will offer practical guidance, answer common questions, and help you feel more confident and supported through the process.

2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.  Regulating Funeral Services with Respect – Empowering you with knowledge
Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board
This presentation will provide information on funeral legislation, consumer rights and the role of the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board. Funeral planning and what consumers need to know will be included. The presentation will also touch on common misconceptions that consumers may have regarding funeral services
 
3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  What You Need to Know About Organ and Tissue Donation
Give Life Alberta
Over 90% of Albertans support organ and tissue donation, but few know how to act on their good intentions to help save lives. Give Life Alberta’s Senior Communications Advisor Su-Ling Goh (formerly of Global News) will clear up common misconceptions, explain how to register to be a donor, and share why your family needs to know your donation decision. A transplant recipient will also share their inspiring story.
3:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The Anatomical Gifts Program
Many people wish to bequeath their body to science, however few people know how to make the necessary arrangements. This presentation will explain how to arrange the donation of your body. The details about what happens at the time of passing and the process till the completion of Medical Education & Research.

 
4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Wrap Up / Q&A
Wrap Up and final opportunity to meet with guest speakers

HOW TO REGISTER

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