COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT
Living with a terminal illness can often cause patients and families to feel isolated and distant from their commu- nities. But, communities often do astonishing things to support their friends, neighbours and the community as a whole. The table below identifies some community resources in the Bow Valley and the Calgary area that may benefit you and your family. The Book of Links, on page 65, provides additional electronic information for you.
This Section has information similar to that found in Social Services and Support on page 23, Spiritual Care and Support on page 29, Loss and Grief on page 41. Please check them out for more information.
**AHS = Alberta Health Services. FCSS = Family & Community Support Services. LPN = Licensed Practical Nurse SERVICES & SUPPORT ORGANIZATION CONTACT COMMENTS Local: Banff and Canmore
Call your Home Care nurse, 403-678- 7200, or GP, for more information. Funding is approved by Alberta Health Services Care Manager • 403-679-1529 footcarebycheryl@gmail.com • 403-688-6883 above-andbeyond@hotmail.com • P: 403-678-3002 #1, 1302 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore • www.canmeddirect.ca P: 1-855-422-6633 E: info@canmeddirect.ca
AHS: Rural Palliative Care In-Home Funding Program
Additional funding to help pal- liative patients stay at home
Nursing Care (additional)
• Cheryl Graham LPN
Professional foot and toenail care
Therapeutic Foot Care
• Brenda Bonnet
• Local: Medic Comforts
Valentina has operated this local store for decades
Medical Supplies and Equipment
• Online
AHS Volunteers provide supportive palliative care
Ask your nurse, or doctor for a palliative volunteer
• Canmore Hospital
• P: 403-678-7253
• TransParent Concierge
• P: 403-707-8184 Don Peterson www.transparentconcierge.com
FCSS provides volunteer driver services
Transportation
• FCSS Canmore • FCSS Banff
• P: 403-678-7130 • P: 403-762-1253
Sustainable travel option by car
Easiest way to share rides between cities
Poparide
www.poparide.com
• FCSS Canmore
• P: 403-678-7130 www.canmore.ca/residents/family- community-services/emotional- support • P: 403-762-1253 www.banff.ca/577/Family-Well ness-Program
Financial help for a host of services. Offers grief workshops etc.
Affordable Community Services
• FCSS Banff
• Canmore Hospital • Home Care
• P: 403-678-7253 • P: 403-678-7200
Talk to your nurse, or doctor about your need for this
Respite Care
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www.palliativecarebowvalley.com
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