📣 Exciting News! Caregivers Alberta is hosting a FREE Lunch N Learn webinar to update our partners and clients on our Work & Care program, just for working caregivers! Join us on Tuesday, June 18th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM and don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about how it can benefit your organization. When: Tuesday, June 18th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Where: Free Virtual (Zoom webinar) What people are saying: "My mom was the primary caretaker for both her parents, two of her aunts (my great aunts), and an elderly neighbour. She did work with a social worker that helped her find resources to support her when the hospital was trying to send my aunt home with a broken arm and severe dementia. The more I know about resources that can help in the future, the better!" Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHCkJJXS Additional information about partnering with us: 🔹 Empower Your Workforce: Equip your employees with the tools and support they need to balance work and caregiving responsibilities. 🔹 Enhance Employee Wellness: Foster a supportive environment that values and nurtures caregivers within your organization. 🔹 Be a Pioneer: Join leading organizations like RBC in championing employee well-being through our innovative program. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHCkJJXS #EmployeeWellness #CaregivingSupport #HRInnovation #WorkAndCare #CaregiversAlberta Be a leader in employee care. Join us in making workplaces more supportive for caregivers!
Caregivers Alberta
Individual and Family Services
Edmonton, Alberta 2,413 followers
There are nearly 1M caregivers in Alberta. We bring them together.
About us
Founded in 2001 by a group of concerned caregivers, Caregivers Alberta provides resources, mental health support, and education for people caring for family members or friends. Caregivers are heroes, not victims. Yet even heroes need a hand sometimes. At Caregivers Alberta, our role is to champion and empower them to do what they do best.
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http://caregiversalberta.ca
External link for Caregivers Alberta
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- Family Caregivers, Caregivers, Caregiving, Caregiver, Social Services, and Caregiver Coaching
Locations
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Primary
12122 68 St NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5B 1R1, CA
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Medicine Hat, Alberta, CA
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Red Deer, Alberta, CA
Employees at Caregivers Alberta
Updates
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been chosen to take part in envisAGE, a new initiative aimed to enhance and improve healthy aging across Canada. The Aligning Challenges to Opportunities and Networks (ACTION™) Assessment (https://lnkd.in/gT7_KHAN) is part of the work to bring together existing research, stakeholders' input, and existing/developing technologies to identify and validate priority challenges and evaluate technological-based solutions to address them. They are looking to engage older adults, family members and unpaid caregivers, and service providers to provide their insights and experiences in this area via short interviews. If you belong to any of these stakeholder groups and would like to join the conversation, please sign up on their website, email, or give them a call.
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Early bird registration is now open for Alberta's premier caregiver conference hosted by Caregivers Alberta! Caregivers Together will take place in person at the DoubleTree by Hilton, in Edmonton, on November 1 & 2, 2024. If you are unable to attend in person, you can choose to participate virtually via an online platform that will live-stream all sessions, provide virtual interactions with exhibitors, and connect you to conference delegates across the province. This year's theme is Empowering Communities, and will feature speakers and panelists from across Alberta and internationally. We're looking forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9sc_nng
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Start today by practicing self-affirmation with us! “As a caregiver, I have the right to take pride in what I am accomplishing and to applaud the courage it has sometimes taken to meet the needs of my loved one.” Take a moment to appreciate yourself and the incredible strength you show every day. 🌟 #CaregiversAB #SelfAffirmation #YouAreAmazing #CaregiverStrength #SelfLove #CaregiverJourney #PositiveVibes #MentalWellness
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As Pride month comes to a close, Caregivers Alberta wants to give a SHOUT OUT to all our LGBTQ2S caregivers supporting, friends, family, and entire communities of chosen family. 🌈 Thank you for supporting your loved ones and allowing us to be part of the safe spaces where you too can find support. 💙 #Pridemonth #Pride2024 #caregiving #caregivers #2SLGBTQ #CaregiversAlberta
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June is National Indigenous History Month, a time for reflection and action. Caregivers Alberta supports our Indigenous Caregivers by acknowledging past harms and we are committed to learning, healing and allyship. This month, our team is taking the Indigenous Canada on the Course Course Coursera course to deepen our understanding of Indigenous history and the experiences Indigenous peoples are faced with today. Let us know what you're doing this month in the comments! 🙌 #NIHM2024
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Are you an organization that is focussed supporting the the most important assets in your company - the people? Did you know that amongst your staff, there are people who are working twice as hard at home as a working caregiver? Join Caregivers Alberta is hosting a FREE Lunch N Learn webinar to get informed about our Work & Care program, specifically for working caregivers! Join us on Tuesday, June 18th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM and don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about how it can benefit your organization. When: Tuesday, June 18th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Where: Free Virtual (Zoom webinar) Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHCkJJXS What people are saying: "This is a very important topic. I am finding as a supervisor that I have many staff juggling work and care giving. Its so hard for the affected staff. Would love to be able to provide some resources as it is becoming more and more prevalent. Not only physical care but there are other things to also attend to, Legal matters, guardianship, trusteeships, banking, perhaps selling the persons home and disposing of items, cleaning ,driving etc. The Layers of care are immense. Thank you very much. Great presentation." Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHCkJJXS Additional information about partnering with us: 🔹 Empower Your Workforce: Equip your employees with the tools and support they need to balance work and caregiving responsibilities. 🔹 Enhance Employee Wellness: Foster a supportive environment that values and nurtures caregivers within your organization. 🔹 Be a Pioneer: Join leading organizations like RBC in championing employee well-being through our innovative program. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHCkJJXS #EmployeeWellness #CaregivingSupport #HRInnovation #WorkAndCare #CaregiversAlberta Be a leader in employee care. Join us in making workplaces more supportive for caregivers!
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🔔 Hurry, Alberta! Nominations Closing Soon! It’s your last chance to nominate an unpaid caregiver for a luxurious escape, courtesy of Caregivers Alberta and Bayshore Health. Show your appreciation for their commitment by entering their name today at https://lnkd.in/g6PJSuTi Let’s help them unwind and feel cherished! 🏨💖 #LastChance #CaregiversAlberta
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Today, we recognize World MS Day, honouring those affected by Multiple Sclerosis and their dedicated caregivers. 🎗️ To all the caregivers providing unwavering support, compassion, and strength to their loved ones living with MS, we celebrate YOU. Your dedication and resilience make an incredible difference every day. Let's continue raising awareness, offering support, and fostering a community of care and understanding. Together, we can make a difference. 💙 #WorldMSDay #CaregiversSupport #MSAwareness
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Attention all caregivers aged 18-25! Only TWO MORE DAYS to join our FREE program supporting young caregivers! Do you provide care to a family member at home? Does your family member need support due to an illness, a disability, an addiction or a mental health concern? Register today and get supported at https://bit.ly/3QYYmz5 Join our Powerhouse Program and connect with other young caregivers in your community. As you’ll learn new skills, boost your confidence and access to resources. Thanks to our partners with Calgary Foundation, Young Caregivers and Petro Canada! ⭐ 🌟 Register today at https://bit.ly/3QYYmz5 Or for any questions, email: [email protected]
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