Alberta Gerontological Nurses Association

CHPCA Learning Institute Travel Information and Faculty Bios: Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Conference (http://conference.chpca.net/chpca/reghome.nsf/pages/welcome) For more details go to http://www.agna.ca/events.php

Did you know that AGNA has a advocacy committee? Here is the latest from the Advocacy corner: A provincial election has been called. Have you thought about what you want to ask the political hopefuls who ask for your vote? The Advocacy Committee has been thinking of what we would like to ask on behalf of our senior clients. Here are some questions to help you to get started. Be sure to ask about issues which affect seniors and be sure to vote! What does aging in place mean ...to you and your party? What is your strategy for meeting the need for long-term care beds in this province? How do you and your party plan to work with professional gerontological nurses to promote the health of older adults? What will you do to put a greater emphasis on health promotion and illness prevention in order to reduce illness, build a healthier community and save the system money? For more information on the advocacy committee visit the agna website (www.agna.ca) See more

The Alberta Gerontological Nurses Association Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce the 31st Annual General Meeting and Conference ‘Agingin place: In what place are you aging?’ on Friday 27 April 2012 at the Red Deer Lodge in Red Deer Alberta. A pre-conference workshop is on offer for Thursday 26 April - ‘Cultural Diversity and Senior Care: Taking a leap towards Cultural Safety from Cultural Competence!’ The Conference page is now up to date so register now!

AGNA Memebership renewals are due April 1st. Visit www.agna.ca to renew your membership!

Attention Edmonton Chapter: AGNA Edmonton Chapter Meeting will be held on March 14, 2012 @ Extendicare Eaux Claires (16503-95st, Edmonton, Alberta). For more details please go to www.agna.ca and look under Edmonton Chapher.

Free Workshop Available in Edmonton and Calgary or through the Telehealth Network during the month of February: Brain Health Symposium (Raising Awareness of Neuroplasticity). If you are interested in attending this free workshop, please visit www.agna.ca for further information. Poster information can be found under Non-Agna Events.

Attention AGNA Members: Central Chapter invites everyone to our February 7th meeting and presentation. More details can be found @ www.agna.ca. Come join us!

Upcoming Event Reminder: Cultural Competency For Health-Care Professionals: A Focus On Dementia Care on February 4th @ the Derrick Golf and Winter Club in Edmonton, Alberta. Were you planning to attend this event? Go to our website www.agna.ca and look under Non-AGNA Events to find out more about registration. There's still time!

More details about AGNA's Annual General Meeting and Conference will be made available very soon on the website (www.agna.ca). Stay tuned!

Save the date - Alberta Gerontological Nurses Annual General Meeting and Conference 'Aging in Place: In what place are you aging?' 26 and 27 April 2012 Black Knight Inn Red Deer, Alberta

Attention Edmonton Chapter: Information on the annual AAG and AGNA Joint Networking Dinner is now available on the website. This event will be held on January 18, 2012 so register now! Login onto www.agna.ca to learn more about registration and event details.

Not a member yet? Passionate about Gerontological Nursing and would like to become a member of AGNA- Go to http://www.agna.ca/membership.php to join. It is super easy and in-expenseive to join and the benefits include: Networking at local chapter meetings, being provided with information on educational events and attending our annual AGM & Conference at a reduced fee. Further your career goals today! Alberta Gerontological Nurses Association - Become a Member www.agna.ca