We are seeking nominations for the positions of Secretary, Education Director, and Communications Director. If you or someone you know is interested in one of these positions, and are an active AGNA member, please contact me at info@agna.ca for information on how to be nominated ASAP. Though we will be asking for additional nominations in the AGM, we would love to hear from you sooner!
On May 14-15, 2018, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor Minister of Health for Canada hosted a national dementia conference to help inform the national dementia strategy. The conference brought together approximately 200 participants from the six stakeholders groups identified in the National Strategy for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Act: people living with dementia, caregivers, researchers, …
The McMullen Gallery in the University of Alberta Hospital is currently showing artwork featuring artwork from a number of artists, including one of our members, Mary Whale.
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada are looking for feedback from health care providers to help develop a framework on palliative care. For more information and to participate please visit https://www.letstalkhealth.ca/palliativecare-closedgroup.
Good evening everyone, For members who haven’t recently checked their email, I had sent out an announcement earlier this week in regards to our annual AGM being held. Details are as follows: Date: Friday, April 20, 2018 Location: Radisson Hotel, 6500 – 67 St., Red Deer, AB Time 0815-0915 hrs Annual Education Day to follow. …
The CNA has designated today as Certified Nurses Day! We would like to recognize all of our members who have received their certification through the CNA. Most of our members would be certified in Gerontology, however there are some who are certified in other areas as well. Certification is a great way to show patients, …
We’re pleased to announce that we will be having our annual AGNA AGM/ Education Day again in Red Deer at the Radisson Hotel! It will be on April 20, 2018. As in previous years, we are planning a casual meet-and-greet type of event in the hotel lounge. The event will be a casual, come and …
Calling all AGNA Members – CGNA 2019 Update and Volunteer Opportunities CGNA 2019: Older persons climbing mountains: Journeys and transitions May 2-4, 2019 Westin Hotel, Calgary Planning is well underway for the CGNA 2019 conference in Calgary.
There is an opportunity to receive some free training on how to deal with various mental health issues faced by seniors. Sessions are held at various locations around the province, and funding for this program goes until March, 2019. For more information, click the following link: Mental Health First Aid Seniors training in Alberta poster
CARNA is requesting feedback from our members on their Pronouncement of Death Guidelines for Regulated Members from AGNA members. Anyone wishing to provide feedback/ participate in a survey on the document can do so here. Jason Woytas
