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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.

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Caregivers Alberta! 🍂Our office is closed today (October 12).If you need support during this t...
10/12/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Caregivers Alberta! 🍂

Our office is closed today (October 12).

If you need support during this time, here are some phone numbers and resources to help you (save this post for when you need it).

🔎 211 Alberta (dial 211)

Find programs and supports in your community.

🔎 Health Link (dial 811)

24/7 access to advice and general health information from nurses in Alberta.

🔎 Su***de Crisis Helpline Canada (Call or text 988)

24/7 su***de crisis helpline across Canada.

🔎 Crisis Line Edmonton (dial 780-482-HELP {4357})

24/7 distress line to access immediate support for those experiencing a crisis such as contemplating su***de, overwhelm, or abuse.

🔎 Mental Health Support Line (dial 1-877-303-2642)

24/7 confidential service that offers crisis support, information, screening & assessments, and referrals.

🔎 Kids Help Phone (dial 1-800-668-6868 or text “HOME” to 686868)

Support for mental health during the holidays and year round for kids, teens, and young adults across Canada.

🔎 Alberta Support Contact Centre (dial 1-866-644-5135)

24/7 assistance for food, medication, temporary shelter, and emergency basic dental services in Alberta.

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who make sure caregivers don’t have to carry everything alone. Every da...
10/09/2026

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who make sure caregivers don’t have to carry everything alone.

Every day, caregivers reach out for support that meets them where they are in their caregiving journey.

They may need information.
They may be looking for a resource.
They may need someone to listen.

Behind every connection is a community of people who believe caregivers deserve support.

That includes you.

To everyone who has chosen to support Caregivers Alberta — whether through a one-time gift, a monthly gift, a fundraising effort, or years of faithful giving — thank you.

Your generosity helps make it possible for caregivers across Alberta to find information, connection, navigation and support when they need it.

It helps ensure there is somewhere to turn.

A place to begin.

Thank you for being part of the community behind caregivers. 💙

From all of us at Caregivers Alberta, wishing you and those you care about a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving.

A New Community for Caregivers in Stony PlainVickie Boechler has spent much of her life caring for others. Now, she’s cr...
10/07/2026

A New Community for Caregivers in Stony Plain

Vickie Boechler has spent much of her life caring for others. Now, she’s creating a space for caregivers in her community to connect.

A retired registered nurse with 40 years of experience, Vickie has also cared for her mother and, today, her husband, who is legally blind.

As a Caregivers Alberta ambassador, she often meets people who don’t realize they’re caregivers.

“They just think they’re doing what needs to be done,” she says. “But they are a caregiver.”

This October, Vickie is bringing a new monthly, in-person peer support group to Stony Plain and the surrounding area.

She’s been working with Community Social Development and local community members to help shape the program around what they need.

Her dedication to caregivers recently earned her the 2026 Caregivers Alberta Volunteer Award.

To learn about the new support group, contact Caregivers Alberta at:
1-877-453-5088

October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month, organized by Excellence Canada, with this year’s theme, “Wellness. Your Way...
10/05/2026

October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month, organized by Excellence Canada, with this year’s theme, “Wellness. Your Way.”

For employees who are also family and friend caregivers, wellness at work can mean having the recognition, flexibility, and support needed to balance employment with caregiving responsibilities.

At Caregivers Alberta, our Work & Care program helps employers create caregiver-friendly workplaces that support employees balancing work and caregiving. Through practical training, resources, and evidence-informed strategies, organizations can strengthen workplace policies, improve employee well-being, increase retention, and foster a more inclusive workplace culture.

Caregiving doesn’t stop when the workday starts. Creating a workplace that recognizes the realities of caregiving can help employees feel valued, understood, and equipped to manage both their work and caregiving responsibilities.

Want to create a more caregiver-friendly workplace? Learn more about our Work & Care program at caregiversalberta.ca/work-care or contact our Work & Care team at [email protected].

Support shouldn't depend on your postal code.For caregivers living in rural Alberta, finding support can come with chall...
10/02/2026

Support shouldn't depend on your postal code.

For caregivers living in rural Alberta, finding support can come with challenges that many of us don't have to think about. Distance, limited local services, unreliable internet access, and the realities of providing care at home can all make it harder to find the right resources and, sometimes, simply feel connected.

For some caregivers, what might seem like a simple opportunity to connect can require extraordinary effort.

One rural caregiver was connected with a group of male caregivers who knew firsthand what it was like to care for a spouse. It gave him a place to share his experiences, talk with others facing similar challenges, and feel less alone. But accessing that connection wasn't as simple as logging on from home.

His internet connection was unreliable, so he would drive 30 minutes to the nearest cellphone tower to get a strong enough signal to participate.

Thirty minutes there. Thirty minutes back. Just to have a place where he could talk, listen, and connect with people who could relate to what he was going through.

For this caregiver, that connection was worth the drive. But caregivers shouldn't have to overcome barriers like this just to find the support they need.

This is why caregiver support needs to be flexible, accessible, and responsive to the realities of where caregivers live.

Caregivers Alberta connects caregivers with resources and services that fit their circumstances, through our own programs and services, and through the relationships we build with organizations across Alberta.

Your support helps make those connections possible, helping ensure that distance, unreliable internet access, or where someone lives doesn't have to stand between a caregiver and the support they need.

Learn more about how you can support caregivers across Alberta:

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

Because every caregiver deserves to know that support is within reach, no matter where home happens to be.

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Today, we pause to remember, reflect, and honour the stren...
09/30/2026

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Today, we pause to remember, reflect, and honour the strength, resilience, and enduring spirit of Indigenous Peoples. We remember the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of this painful history.

This day invites us to listen, learn, and reflect on the truth of what happened, while recognizing that reconciliation requires ongoing understanding, compassion, and meaningful action.

Our office will be closed today (September 30) for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

If you need support during this time, here are some phone numbers and resources to help you (save this post for when you need it).

🔎 The Hope for Wellness Help Line (1-855-242-3310)

Counselling and crisis intervention for Indigenous Peoples across Canada - available 24/7

🔎 211 Alberta (dial 211)

Find programs and supports in your community.

🔎 Health Link (dial 811)

24/7 access to advice and general health information from nurses in Alberta.

🔎 Su***de Crisis Helpline Canada (Call or text 988)

24/7 su***de crisis helpline across Canada.

🔎 Crisis Line Edmonton (dial 780-482-HELP {4357})

24/7 distress line to access immediate support for those experiencing a crisis such as contemplating su***de, overwhelm, or abuse.

🔎 Mental Health Support Line (dial 1-877-303-2642)

24/7 confidential service that offers crisis support, information, screening & assessments, and referrals.

🔎 Kids Help Phone (dial 1-800-668-6868 or text “HOME” to 686868)

Support for mental health during the holidays and year round for kids, teens, and young adults across Canada.

🔎 Alberta Support Contact Centre (dial 1-866-644-5135)

24/7 assistance for food, medication, temporary shelter, and emergency basic dental services in Alberta.

🌿 Registration is now OPEN for our final webinar of 2026!As the year comes to a close, it’s a meaningful time to think a...
09/29/2026

🌿 Registration is now OPEN for our final webinar of 2026!

As the year comes to a close, it’s a meaningful time to think about what comes next. For caregivers, planning ahead can help protect the people they support while also ensuring their own wishes are respected.

📅 Join us for Caring Beyond Today: Planning for What Comes Next, a thoughtful and informative webinar exploring the importance of future planning and lasting gifts.

In this session, you’ll learn:

📋 Why having a will and estate plan matters
💰 How securities and other assets can be part of a thoughtful legacy
🔎 What can happen when important planning is delayed or avoided
🤝 How planning ahead can reduce stress, uncertainty, and legal complications for families

This conversation brings together professional expertise and lived experience to create a supportive space for caregivers to begin, or continue, thinking about the future.

🎙️ Host: Sylvia Whitworth, Social Prescribing & Fund Development Coordinator, Caregivers Alberta

✨ Don’t miss our final webinar of 2026!

Register Today:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/caring-beyond-today-planning-for-what-comes-next-tickets-1981600263732

🌎🤝 Now Available On Demand!Missed our latest webinar, Unity in Care: Exploring Cultural Differences? The recording is no...
09/28/2026

🌎🤝 Now Available On Demand!

Missed our latest webinar, Unity in Care: Exploring Cultural Differences? The recording is now live on our YouTube channel and ready to watch whenever it works for you. 📺✨

Hosted by Johnna Lowther, Managing Director, this engaging panel discussion explores how culture can influence expectations, family roles, communication, and approaches to care, while highlighting the shared experiences that connect caregivers across all cultures. 🧩🫶

🎤 Panelists:
🎙️ May Yeung, Program Manager, School of Continuing Education, MacEwan University
🎙️ Wafa Nuradin, Chief Operating Officer, Modern Caregiving Solutions
🎙️ Olami Roth, Executive Director, Council of Canadians of African and Caribbean Heritage (CCACH)

💚 In this webinar, you'll explore:

✔️ How culture can shape caregiving expectations, family roles, and responsibilities
✔️ How cultural perspectives can influence communication and caregiving decisions
✔️ Different approaches to providing care and seeking support outside the family
✔️ The universal experiences that connect caregivers across cultures, including love, responsibility, stress, and resilience
✔️ How greater cultural awareness can build understanding and strengthen connections
✔️ The importance of accessing caregiving supports and resources, regardless of cultural background
✔️ How to find supports that respect and align with your values
✔️ Ways to reflect on your own caregiving journey and deepen your understanding of cultural differences

▶️ Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U73Aeut4YHo

It takes a hamlet working together to support caregivers. As a caregiver or community partner, peer support can be an es...
09/28/2026

It takes a hamlet working together to support caregivers. As a caregiver or community partner, peer support can be an essential tool for creating healthy support networks in rural and remote communities, but finding opportunities to connect can sometimes be a challenge.

Join Caregivers Alberta and our partners for an engaging panel discussion as we bring together experts to explore how rural networks are helping to build stronger connections and support for caregivers.

By attending this session you will:

✅ Discover the importance of peer support in rural and remote communities
✅ Identify practical ways to overcome barriers and create opportunities for connection
✅ Explore how peer support groups can organically develop and adapt to local community needs

Session Details:

📅 November 19, 2026

⏰ 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

📍 Online Webinar

🎙️ Hosted by Carole Alves-Cornell, Manager of Volunteer Resources & Community Engagement, Caregivers Alberta

⭐ Registration is free

🔗 Register today at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Aad_CDiwQZu0y3Vh1JRhVQ #/registration

🌱 Just over one month to go!A new chapter is taking shape at Caregivers Alberta, and you won’t want to miss the launch.J...
09/27/2026

🌱 Just over one month to go!

A new chapter is taking shape at Caregivers Alberta, and you won’t want to miss the launch.

Join us on October 28 as we introduce Inclusion 2030, our new 2026–2030 strategic plan and the vision that will guide our work over the next four years.

Built around four guiding principles, Compassion, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, and Equity & Justice, Inclusion 2030 sets out our direction for a future where unpaid family and friend caregivers across Alberta are seen, heard, valued, and supported.

Chief Executive Officer Darrel Gregory will lead the webinar, introducing the plan and exploring how it will shape our programs, partnerships, initiatives, and collaborations moving forward.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM MDT
💻 Online via Zoom

Be part of the unveiling and discover where Caregivers Alberta is headed next.

👉 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1998820988383/preview/?aff=oddtdtcreator

Address

12122 68 Street
Edmonton, AB
T5B1R1

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18774535088

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