Most people know about Personal Directives, but do you know what a Green Sleeve is? Come learn the difference between these two documents, discover how they work together should you face a sudden serious illness, and learn some strategies to plan well and to get the care that’s right for you. Imagine the peace of having a plan in place, just in case.

$0-2 - Cost to be confirmed. Register at Southwest Edmonton Seniors Association

Within our stressed healthcare system, it’s not unusual for patients to feel rushed and dismissed, and to wait a long time for treatment. Improve your overall wellbeing by learning what to say, and how to say it!

At this workshop you’ll learn strategies and gain tools to:

• increase your efficiency and promote overall well-being, instead of wasting time with piecemeal symptom management

• promote your concerns and priorities when they’ve been dismissed

• keep important details from falling between the cracks

In this interactive workshop, be prepared to share your challenges and successes in managing your health, and to explore general information about our healthcare system and how to navigate it.

$19 per participant. Register through Westend Seniors Activity Centre

*Please sign-up at least one week prior to the class date to avoid cancellation due to low enrollment.

Have you ever forgotten some important information after a doctor’s visit? Or felt like the appointment did not meet your needs? Learn some tips to make the most of your time with your doctor and some services that can support and empower you and your loved ones to manage a difficult health journey.

$0-2 - Cost to be confirmed. Register at Southwest Seniors Activity Center

Have you ever forgotten some important information after a doctor’s visit? Or feel like the appointment did not meet your needs? Learn some tips to make the most of your time with your doctor and some services that can support and empower you and your loved ones to manage a difficult health journey.

Register through the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library

Within our stressed healthcare system, patients and loved-ones aren’t always heard. You can be a powerful, respected voice for your healthcare needs! Know the most important questions to ask. In this workshop you’ll learn what to say to health professionals to draw their attention to what’s important, and how to say it to build collaboration. You’ll also start organizing your health information to help you stay on top of everything.

$15 to register + $7 payable to instructor for binder and template supplies

For registration information, check out the Fall 2019 CSLA Program Guide (p.42)

Have you ever forgotten some important information after a doctor’s visit? Or feel like the appointment did not meet your needs? Learn some tips to make the most of your time with your doctor and some services that can support and empower you and your loved ones to manage a difficult health journey. Presented by Kirstin Veugelers, a Personal Patient Navigator with Navigate Your Health.

Complimentary Public Seminar