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Provincial Medication Assistance Program
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The Provincial Continuing Care Medication Assistance Program (MAP) Manual guides managers, supervisors, administrators, educators, case managers and health care providers in understanding the evidence-informed best practices and provincially agreed upon recommendations required to meet MAP service expectations.

MAP resources are also available on the external AHS Medication Assistance Program (MAP) page and the Continuing Care Connection (CCC).

Seniors' Health SCN
The Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network brings together a diverse group of stakeholders – clinicians, researchers, patients, families, and decision makers – to reshape and improve health care services and practices that enable seniors to optimize their health, well-being and independence.

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Alzheimer's Disease and related clinical trials
This search tool from the National Institute on Aging allows users to search for clinical trials and studies related to Alzheimer's, other dementias, mild cognitive impairment, and caregiving.
An Evidence-Informed National Seniors Strategy for Canada
Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 2016
Palliative Care: CMA’s National Call to Action — Examples of innovative care delivery models, training opportunities, and physician leaders in palliative care
Canadian Medical Association, 2015
State of Seniors Health Care in Canada
Canadian Medical Association, 2016

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Associations & Organizations

Alberta Association on Gerontology
The AAG is a province wide interdiciplinary organiztion seeking to enhance the lives of the aging population by supporting persons involved with gerontology.
Alberta Gerontological Nursing Association
AGNA's purpose is to bring together nurses who are interested in gerontology and whose intent is to improve the health, wellness and quality of life of older adults. The website includes a blog
Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories
The Society offers a provincial network of educational and support services for those with dementia and their care partners, builds partnerships with health professionals and the community and advances research into effective treatments and finding a cure for this disease.
Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health
CCSMH aims to promote the mental health of seniors by connecting people, ideas and resources. Includes national guidelines and tools for healthcare providers, seniors, and families on subjects like delirium and depression.
Canadian Frailty Network
Canadian network for frail elderly and late-life care solutions. Supports original research, and trains health care professionals and scientists to improve outcomes for elderly Canadians across all settings of care.

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