Caregivers Alberta

Caregivers Alberta Caregivers Alberta is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the well-being of family & friend caregivers by providing supports and programs.

Many caregivers face serious issues that affect their physical, mental emotional, social and financial well-being. It is as vital to care for the caregiver as it is to care for the recipient. We are here to help you take care of you , not make you a "better" caregiver.

It’s not just caregiving. It’s everything around it.Appointments. Medications. Paperwork. Daily routines.All while balan...
06/05/2026

It’s not just caregiving. It’s everything around it.

Appointments. Medications. Paperwork. Daily routines.

All while balancing work, family, and everything else life demands.

It means calling pharmacies between meetings. Juggling calendars that never seem to align. Answering messages while cooking dinner.

It means tracking costs most people never see—transportation, parking, supplies—paid out of pocket, quietly absorbed.

It means sacrificing time, energy, sleep, and moments meant for themselves.

And even when life moves forward, they rarely fully step away—because they’re still the one who gets called.

And it’s all unpaid.

💛 Family caregivers carry everything. Learn more/support caregivers by clicking here: https://www.caregiversalberta.ca/donate/

📍 Peer Support Session for Family & Friend CaregiversJoin us at the Airdrie Public Library for a meaningful peer support...
06/04/2026

📍 Peer Support Session for Family & Friend Caregivers

Join us at the Airdrie Public Library for a meaningful peer support gathering created for family and friend caregivers to connect, learn, and share experiences in a supportive space.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
🏛️ Airdrie Public Library — Program Room 5
📌 805 Main St S #100, Airdrie, AB T4B 3M2

This session will feature honest, lived-experience conversations from:

Heather Lucier, Caregiver Ambassador and 2026 Caregivers Alberta Caregiver Advocate Award recipient, will share her personal experience of caring for her daughter through ALS. Heather offers a grounded, real-world perspective on what it means to show up day after day as a caregiver, including the challenges, the small moments of connection, and what she has carried forward from that journey.

Johnna Lowther, Author and Director of Programs and Services at Caregivers Alberta, who will gently guide us through the topic of end-of-life conversations—something many caregivers find themselves navigating without a roadmap. Drawing from her book Through the Eyes of Dementia and her work alongside caregivers, Johnna will offer practical insights, reflections, and space for questions.

Together, the session will create an environment for caregivers to step out of daily demands, share what they’re carrying, and connect with others who understand. It’s a chance to feel less alone, exchange ideas, and leave more connected with the community around you.

Everyone is welcome to attend in person if you’re able to join us at the library.

💻 Virtual option:
If you are unable to attend in person and would like to join online, please contact Matt Salopek, Communications Coordinator at Caregivers Alberta at [email protected] to receive the Zoom link.

Caregivers often carry the weight of the world - and in Alberta, 1.2 million people are doing it unpaid. Many feel alone...
06/03/2026

Caregivers often carry the weight of the world - and in Alberta, 1.2 million people are doing it unpaid. Many feel alone. Burned out. Invisible.

That’s why a Caregiver Kiosk in Airdrie matters so much.

Started by Bryan Gilks, who cared for his mom for 15 years, the kiosk began as a tiny resource station in the local library. Today, it’s a full peer‑support circle where caregivers can talk freely, be understood, and find community.

“It just made sense that we have a hub that was informational, social, recreational,” says Bryan.

Volunteers like Kate Shaw say the impact is undeniable: “People tell us they couldn’t have done it without this group.”

Caregivers Alberta is now looking to set up more kiosks in communities across Alberta.

A simple idea, rooted in lived experience, is reshaping how caregivers find community and support.

📢 Are you a caregiver in a rural community southeast of Calgary?Caregivers Alberta and the Calgary Rural Primary Care Ne...
06/02/2026

📢 Are you a caregiver in a rural community southeast of Calgary?

Caregivers Alberta and the Calgary Rural Primary Care Network (CRPCN) want to hear about your experiences accessing respite services.

Your feedback will help identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities to improve support for caregivers in rural communities.

📝 Complete the survey by July 31, 2026:
🔗 Bit.ly/RuralRespiteSurvey
📞 Or call 1-877-453-5088

There is also an opportunity to participate in a focus group taking place in May and June 2026. Simply indicate your interest when completing the survey.

If you are a caregiver, please consider sharing your experiences and helping shape the future of respite supports in your community. 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 12th for Caregivers Alberta’s 25th Anniversary Celebration! 💙It was incredibl...
06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 12th for Caregivers Alberta’s 25th Anniversary Celebration! 💙

It was incredibly meaningful to come together with caregivers, partners, supporters, and community members from across the province to reflect on 25 years of impact, connection, and commitment to supporting unpaid family and friend caregivers in Alberta.

We were proud to celebrate the people and organizations helping strengthen caregiver support across our province, share our vision for the future, and recognize the power of community in creating meaningful change.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to helping make Alberta the most caregiving friendly province in Canada across the next 25 years and beyond.

Thank you again for being part of this journey with us — we couldn’t do this work without you. 🌟

There is no off switch.For family caregivers, the day doesn’t end when the lights go out.Night-time means listening for ...
05/29/2026

There is no off switch.

For family caregivers, the day doesn’t end when the lights go out.

Night-time means listening for movement, checking in, staying alert to sounds that might signal something is wrong. Sleep comes in fragments—if it comes at all.

Then morning arrives, and everything continues again without time to fully recover or rest.

This isn’t a role anyone applied for. It’s unpaid care, taken on out of love, responsibility, and necessity.

And over time, it builds quietly—not in one breaking moment, but in days that never fully pause.

💛 Family caregivers carry everything. Support them before exhaustion becomes crisis for countless families everywhere.

Donate today: https://www.caregiversalberta.ca/donate/

Young Caregivers represent a group of family caregivers who frequentlygo unnoticed - both by professionals and their own...
05/29/2026

Young Caregivers represent a group of family caregivers who frequently
go unnoticed - both by professionals and their own families. For many

Young Caregivers, assisting a family member is simply a part of life,
however, these roles can lead to stress, anxiety, and social isolation.

Through the Young Caregivers Day campaign, we’re asking educators,
healthcare providers, and professionals across Canada to recognize and
support the young caregivers who are often overlooked so they can thrive.

Learn how you can support Young Caregivers at:
Youngcaregivers.ca/knowledgecentre

Last month, we hosted our 2nd Ambassador Retreat — and it was a huge success! 💙This year’s retreat brought together curr...
05/27/2026

Last month, we hosted our 2nd Ambassador Retreat — and it was a huge success! 💙
This year’s retreat brought together current and prospective Ambassadors from across Alberta for a meaningful day of learning, connection, collaboration, and conversation centred around supporting family caregivers.

Throughout the day, attendees learned more about Caregivers Alberta’s programs and services, explored ways to engage community members, and discussed how to build local, in-person peer support groups in their own communities. Along the way, new friendships were formed, ideas were exchanged, and attendees inspired one another through their passion, creativity, and lived experiences.

We were also grateful to have both staff and board members join throughout the retreat, helping foster a strong sense of collaboration and shared purpose as we continue working together to increase awareness of caregiving across Alberta.

The room was filled with energy, compassion, and thoughtful discussion, and we left feeling encouraged and excited for what lies ahead. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this year’s retreat such a meaningful experience. We are already looking forward to next year! ✨

⏰ Reminder: Don’t forget to register for our upcoming webinar, Your Community Pharmacist: A Partner in Caregiving!Join u...
05/25/2026

⏰ Reminder: Don’t forget to register for our upcoming webinar, Your Community Pharmacist: A Partner in Caregiving!

Join us on Wednesday, June 17 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM for an informative session exploring how community pharmacists can support caregivers in managing medications, navigating complex care needs, and building confidence throughout the caregiving journey.

💊 Learn practical tips for working with your pharmacist
🤝 Discover how pharmacists can become trusted members of your care team
💻 Connect with us online via Zoom

🎤 Hosted by Keith Johnston, Manager, Strategic Partnerships

✨ Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/your-community-pharmacist-a-partner-in-caregiving-tickets-1981597328954?aff=oddtdtcreator

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12122 68 Street
Edmonton, AB
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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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