Industry Updates
The CCSA wants to ensure its members are always up-to-date on what is happening in the continuing care and senior supportive living industries.
Opera, Capital Care join in fundraiser
February 17, 2012
Edmonton Journal - Nick Lees
The older man in the video didn't know it, but he helped net $300,000 Tuesday night for the Edmonton Op-era and Capital Care Foundation.
The man, in a long-term care facility, was seen in a video watching the opera chorus sing before remarking: "It makes me want to live."
Nearly 900 guests paid $500 each to attend the black tie gala at the Shaw Conference Centre and after the video placed $56,000 in Valentine-red donation envelopes to help the evening net the $300,000.
Funds will be divided equally between Edmonton Opera and the Capital Care Foundation.
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Nominate an outstanding volunteer for their service to seniors
February 17, 2012
Government of Alberta - Information Bulletin
Edmonton... Albertans have until the end of February to nominate deserving individuals and organizations for a 2012 Minister's Seniors Service Award. This is the 15th year of this prestigious awards program.
Click here to read the bulletin and find out how to obtain a nomination package.
Proton pump inhibitors (antacids): possible risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
February 16, 2012
Health Canada, Advisories and Warnings
OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians of a possible association between the use of prescription stomach antacids known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and an increased risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD).
Click here to read the advisory from Health Canada.
Workers struggle after CO poisoning
February 13, 2012
The StarPhoenix, Betty Ann Adam
As carbon monoxide poisoned the air at a Humboldt [Saskatchewan] long-term care home, unaware workers were struck with "whomping" headaches, double vision and racing hearts.
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