Advocacy
Allied health care community for patients and family
Severely disabled people these days are often completely dependent on their caretakers to do even the simplest tasks. But thanks to a team of researchers from the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL, in Switzerland, even
… READ MOREPublished by Alberta Health, July 2014 Alberta Supports Contact Centre Toll-free anywhere in Alberta: 1-877-644-9992 Edmonton: 780-644-9992 See Health services – page 20 Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan – page 20
… READ MOREAdapted Physical Activity programs offer children 4-14 years old with special needs the opportunity to gain independence and health benefits in an encouraging and understanding environment. Canada geese goslings feed on vegetation
… READ MOREMembers of the Ride with Rouge Cycling Team will be joining 125 cyclists on the 9th Annual Tour for Kids Alberta, an epic ride in support of children living with cancer. The ride takes place from Friday July 17 to Sunday July
… READ MOREStep By Step Early Intervention Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering parents of children with developmental delays. Our service model is tailored specifically to the needs of the
… READ MOREIf you ask Brennan Ryan what his favorite after-school activities are, he’ll tell you, “Basketball, baseball, flag football, and Cub scouts.” Ask him what his favorite part of school is and he’ll answer, “Recess.” This
… READ MORE“Ugh! The dreaded tennis ball on the legs of a walker. Words cannot describe how unhappy this makes me. It’s the quintessential example of a design fail, but ask anyone who’s suffered through dragging the standard
… READ MOREA new multiple sclerosis treatment capable of halting the disease’s advancement for 10 years is being reviewed by government to determine if it’ll receive B.C. PharmaCare coverage. A multiple sclerosis patient is seen with her
… READ MOREOne in seven Canadians is over the age of 65, 77% have at least one chronic condition, and more than nine in ten want to remain in their own homes. For the children of these seniors, many of whom are working full-time and supporting
… READ MOREHaving a child with special needs sets you apart from other mothers. It shouldn’t, but it does. It’s like being part of a club you didn’t ask to join — one where non-members don’t always understand what happens at
… READ MOREFor adults qualified for Assured Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH), Braceworks can update your profile with AADL and advance your cost-share exemption – permanently. Wheelchair sports camp – elevates bodies and minds At
… READ MOREReassure your child that the pains do not mean serious illness but that you understand the pains do really exist. HandsOn1-s6-GrowingPainsSheet1 Visit Arthritis Research
… READ MOREFalls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among seniors in Canada, with 20-30% of seniors experiencing a fall every year at an annual economic burden estimated at $2 billion. Aysha Mendes, Close to Home Health
… READ MORERocky Mountain Adaptive provides adaptive sport camps for individuals of ALL abilities. The Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre offers all the fantastic summer and winter sports and adventure activities available in the Canmore,
… READ MOREPacekids is a dynamic, active environment, specializing in family-centred, therapeutic learning objectives that nurture each child’s unique developmental and physical needs through a variety of programs. Our personalized, tailored
… READ MOREFinancial and health benefits for eligible Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living. University of Calgary researcher Susan Samuel is leading the Transition Navigator Trial to improve the
… READ MOREParents of children with disabilities sometimes need support so they can raise their children at home and fully participate in community life. The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program provides a wide range
… READ MOREPublic and patient education Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute Alberta Health and Wellness Disease and Injury Resources American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Patient Education Library Canadian Orthopaedic Association
… READ MORERenfrew Educational Services is a not-for-profit society and registered charity that has been welcoming children and parents since 1974. Renfrew Educational Services has been a leader in education for children with special needs, and
… READ MOREWith its practice bar, mirrored walls and lush orchestral music, the small dance studio in Bayside, Queens, seems like countless other ballet schools that nurture the dreams of little girls. Dancing the physical therapy way. Ballet
… READ MOREStudents from the Schulich School of Engineering addressed a common issue faced by wheelchair users as their final project before graduating — and in the process were recognized at the 2015 Capstone Design Fair. University of
… READ MORERecent news of the tragic death of 72-year-old Elizabeth Bell from Alberta who was strangled by her Philips Lifeline non-breakaway medical alert pendant has health services across the country scrambling for safe alternatives.
… READ MOREWhen Eloise Dupuis, who must wear leg braces inside running shoes for stability and mobility, arrived Saturday with her father, Matthew, to play, they were refused use of a climbing structure. Left to right: Tracy Dupuis, Lucy Dupuis,
… READ MORETwo weeks after qualifying as an occupational therapist I boarded a plane to India, where I spent two months developing an occupational therapy service for a charity. It was my first time in India, and as I tried to work out which
… READ MORENew research published in the BMJ suggests that for positional skull deformation in infants – flattening of the skull as a result of laying in the same position for long periods – wearing a corrective helmet does not
… READ MORE
