Federal Budget 2021: Continuing Care Initiatives
Apr 20, 2021On Monday, April 19, 2021, the Federal Government released Budget 2021 with a focus on supporting the country’s economic recovery and…
ACCA Media Statement No Link Between Ownership Structure and COVID-19 Outbreaks in Continuing Care
Apr 12, 2021Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the dedication demonstrated by Alberta’s care providers and staff has been unwavering, illustrating…
Latest issue of our newsletter, The Communiqué, now available
Mar 30, 2021Please click here for the latest edition of our newsletter, The Communiqué. Please contact us if you would like to be added to our mailing…
Opinion Article: The coming grey wave of boomers will overwhelm society if we don't act now
Mar 04, 2021Click here for an article from The National Post which includes a touching interview with ACCA Past Board Chair Jennifer McCue regarding…
Continuing Care Changes Planned for Later This Year: Announcement from Premier Kenney and Health Minister Shandro
Mar 04, 2021Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro were at AgeCare in Calgary to outline details of the $3.5 Billion funding for Continuing…
ACCA Media Release: Rapid Testing Announcement
Feb 09, 2021Calgary - The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) welcomes the good news that the province is expanding the rapid testing program…
ACCA Media Statement: Re: COVID-19 Support for Facility Operators
Feb 04, 2021February 3, 2021 Calgary - The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) welcomes the Government of Alberta’s announcement today of…
Government of Alberta Announces Additional Supports for Continuing Care and Seniors
Feb 03, 2021The Government of Alberta today announced $68.5 million to protect vulnerable Albertans and staff in continuing care (CC), home care (HC)…
Your Voice Sought: Impact of COVID-19 on family caregivers of people with dementia
Feb 02, 2021Researchers at the University of Calgary are conducting a research study on family caregivers of people with dementia during the COVID-19…
Vaccine Rollout Offers Optimism
Jan 06, 2021The Alberta Continuing Care Association members confirm that the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to designated supportive living and long-term…
