Welcome to the Advocacy Blog!
We will be posting information here on items related to advocacy from time to time. Remember to check back often!
AGNA and CGNA are often asked to comment on various topics pertaining to care of older adults, the gerontological nursing profession, and the healthcare system.
Email us at advocacy@agna.ca with your information and ideas!
National Dementia Conference – Inspiring and Informing a National Dementia Strategy for Canada
On May 14-15, 2018, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor Minister of Health for Canada hosted...
Local Medicine Hat man wants to see dementia stigma removed…
This from The Medicine Hat News is worth a read: http://medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2017/11/02/local-resident-wants-to-see-stigmas-of-dementia-removed/
Volunteers needed for NICE study
The National Initiative in the Care of the Elderly (NICE), at the University of Calgary,...
Senate Committee publication on dementia
The Senate has published their report on Dementia this past week with 29 recommendations. Please...
CIHR Institute of Aging February Newsletter
The Institutes February 9 Newsletter is now available.
Links concerning Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada
For information and background on medical assistance in dying in Canada, see: