Caregiver-Centered Practice in Continuing Care Pre-Conference Workshop
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Edmonton Convention Centre, Salon 4
Free for all stakeholders interested in partnering with family caregivers in strengthening Alberta’s continuing care system.
Unlock the Power of Partnership with Family Caregivers
Family caregivers are the invisible heartbeat of continuing care in Alberta—providing physical help, emotional encouragement and invaluable personal knowledge about residents’ histories, preferences and routines. Yet, too often their expertise is overlooked. When care teams and family caregivers work together, everyone benefits: residents experience fewer behavioral challenges and greater overall well-being; trust and communication flourish between staff and families; workforce resilience improves as burnout drops; and caregivers feel respected and empowered.
Workshop Focus: From Insight to Impact
This interactive session delivers practical strategies to transform partnership principles into everyday practice:
1. Build Collaboration
Form site-based partnership teams
Adapt proven education modules—workshops, e-learning or blended—to your context
2. Engage Every Voice
Equip interdisciplinary staff to authentically recognize, invite and incorporate caregiver insight
Break down silos by aligning frontline workers, leadership and support roles around shared goals
3. Ensure Sustainability
Embed caregiver-centered principles in onboarding, policies and daily workflows
Cultivate and support “site champions” to keep momentum moving forward
Who Should Attend?
Directors and managers of care, educators, clinical professional leads, and frontline teams from continuing care homes (long-term care, supportive living, and hospices), home and community care providers, and any organization committed to closing the gap between staff and families.
Why Attend?
Learn the University of Alberta’s nationally recognized Caregiver-Centered Care Education framework
Connect with peers to share challenges, solutions and success stories
Act on adaptable tools and action plans you can implement immediately
Outcomes You’ll Achieve
Stronger, more collaborative care partnerships
Resilient teams with renewed confidence and reduced burnout
Improved quality of life and care outcomes for residents, clients and family caregivers
Join the University of Alberta’s Caregiver-Centered Care Program to move beyond theory and build a future where every caregiver—and every person receiving care—feels truly seen, heard and valued. Let’s redefine what’s possible together.
Learn more and register through the ACCA 2025 Annual Conference website.
