References to continuing care (including home care, designated supportive living, long term care and hospice) may not reflect the updated language or terms found in the new Alberta Continuing Care Act effective April 1, 2024. Refer to the Continuing Care Glossary for definitions.
What is the Elder Friendly Care Project?
The Elder Friendly Care (EFC) Toolkit supports care teams working with older adults in acute care facilities.
These resources are designed to protect cognition and function, decrease adverse events such as delirium, and support effective transitions to home or continuing care.
Includes Quality Improvement (QI) resources to help shift workplace culture and processes, involve patients, families and staff, and measure outcomes.
For more information contact us at efc@ahs.ca.
