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ACCA Media Statement: ACCA Operators Proactive in Protecting Residents

Jan 14, 2022

  Edmonton – Since the pandemic began in 2020, Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) member care homes have worked tirelessly to…

ACCA Media Statement: Mandatory Vaccination of Visitors to Continuing Care Homes

Oct 07, 2021

  The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) supports the implementation of mandatory immunization policies for Continuing Care (CC) visitors,…

ACCA Media Statement: Home Care Funding a Welcome Announcement

Sep 10, 2021

The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) welcomes the Government of Alberta’s announcement of up to $36 million in new funding…

ACCA Communiqué

Aug 04, 2021

The latest issue of ACCA's newsletter, the Communiqué, is now available. Please click here, and contact heather.aggus@ab-cca.ca if you…

COVID-19 Family Support and Visiting Loved Ones

Aug 03, 2021

Effective July 13, Alberta moved to ease remaining restrictions for continuing care facilities. We encourage you to visit Alberta Health…

Survey: COVID-19 Affected Alberta Family Caregivers. What is happening in 2021?

Jul 07, 2021

Are you a family caregiver living in Alberta? Dr Jasneet Parmar and her research team from the Department of Family Medicine at the University…

COVID-19 Related Measures Act Welcome News for Continuing Care

Apr 22, 2021

Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) providers welcome the government’s proposed COVID-19 Related Measures Act. The proposed legislation…

Federal Budget 2021: Continuing Care Initiatives

Apr 20, 2021

On 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, 2021

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the dedication demonstrated by Alberta’s care providers and staff has been unwavering, illustrating…