Update – COVID-19
The health and wellness of our ALS Society of Alberta family, in particular those living with ALS and their caregivers, is our top priority. As such, we are closely monitoring all advisories and guidelines regarding the COVID-19 virus, consulting with experts and following the advice of Alberta Health Services (AHS).
As a result of these consultations, please note the following changes to internal and external practices to ensure the safety of our families, staff, and volunteers. Every day brings a new development, and we will strive to keep you as up to date as possible on any changes to our events, policies and practices.
We communicated earlier this week that all support group meetings have been cancelled until further notice. This is in line with the request from the federal government to limit all non-essential gatherings. In addition, in-person home visits will be limited for the time being - our dedicated client service staff will continue to follow up with clients via phone, facetime and text. If an urgent situation arises, this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine appropriate steps. We will do our best to continue to support our families.
Upcoming events are currently under review and changes will be made according to the Provincial and Federal Government recommendations. We will continue to monitor the situation in regards to public gatherings and will follow the lead of AHS to assess the situation, and determine if and when these events need to be modified.
Our Facebook page and website will be the main source of any new information – please continue to check back for updates. As always, we remain a phone call away and our priority is to continue to support and help our families. Thank you for your understanding - if you have questions or concerns, please contact our Executive Director Karen Caughey at 403-228-3857 ext. 103.