Welcome to The Long Term Forecast, hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA).

This week, Denise welcomes Dr. Julia Kirkham to discuss national standards for mental health in long term care homes.

Listeners are invited to view the new National Standard of Canada's document, 'Mental health and well-being in long-term care (LTC) and assisted living (AL) settings' discussed in this episode.

View the National Standards document

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About ACCA

The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) is a non-profit, voluntary organization, and the leading voice of continuing care in Alberta made up of a unique alliance of non-profit, faith-based, and private owners/operators of home care, supportive living, and long term care services, and providers of quality products and services that support continuing care.

Our Voice is Stronger Together.

Learn more at www.ab-cca.ca