Personal care providers are essential members of the healthcare team. Our new Project ECHO stream is focused on building the skills, knowledge and confidence of these important healthcare workers. Join our TeleECHO session on May 7, the first in a 3-part series on skin

Investment in home care is not just a health priority - it’s an economic strategy. Today, 1 in 11 hospital patients remain in hospital longer than needed due to unavailable home care services. These delays are costly and avoidable. Investing in home care supports hospital

We’re excited to launch a first-of-its-kind Project ECHO stream designed specifically for personal care providers working in home and community care. This national learning series offers expert guidance, practical skills, and peer connection - supporting personal support

Personal care providers are essential to maintaining skin health and preventing wounds. Our new Project ECHO stream is focused on building the skills, knowledge, and confidence of these vital care team members. Don’t miss tomorrow’s first session in a 3-part series on skin care

May 4 to 10 is National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada. Like the North Star guiding travelers, #PalliativeCareIsForYou to support #caregivers and their loved ones so you can navigate the illness journey together. This #NHPCW, explore how the CHCA advanced support for

Like a peaceful garden in a busy city, #PalliativeCareIsForYou - to help create space for calm and connection when serious illness overwhelms. This #NHPCW, explore the Crosswalk Tool: a practical guide that helps healthcare providers navigate the complex intersections of

Like a faithful quiet companion, #PalliativeCareIsForYou - to connect you to people and resources who understand the challenges of illness and caregiving. This #NHPCW, learn how the eiCOMPASS project helped home-based palliative care teams deliver emotionally intelligent,

Like an inukshuk standing tall in the Arctic, #PalliativeCareIsForYou to serve as a helper, mark the way and share knowledge. This #NHPCW, explore how our Emotional Intelligence (EI) Practice Aids help providers develop mindfulness, enhance communication, improve

Like a lighthouse in a storm, #PalliativeCareIsForYou - to guide you through the uncertainty of serious illness with warmth and stability. This #NHPCW, discover our Be Prepared Conversation Guides: practical, patient-friendly tools that help families and home care providers

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 Canadian women - and as our population ages, older adults are increasingly impacted. In fact, experts say the number of Canadians with breast cancer could double by 2042, with the biggest rise in those 65+. To help support older adults and their

Personal care providers are often the first to observe changes in skin health and are uniquely positioned to support early identification and intervention. This TeleECHO session on early detection of skin damage is the second in a 3-part series for personal care providers,

This #NationalNursingWeek, May 12–18, we join the Canadian Nurses Association in celebrating nurses who lead with compassion and deliver essential care in homes and communities across Canada. Through our Project ECHO streams on home-based palliative care and integrated seniors care, we are

The Canadian Home Care Association is proud to support Care Forward, a national initiative led by Healthcare Excellence Canada to improve care for over a million people across Canada. As a content partner, CHCA will provide access to our Enhanced Framework for Integrated People-Centred Care

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Deller, PhD as the new CEO of the Canadian Home Care Association, effective immediately. Fiona brings extensive leadership experience in public policy and workforce development, succeeding Nadine Henningsen after nearly two

Shared decision-making is central to person- and family-centred care, especially when supporting older adults with dementia and multimorbidity at home. This TeleECHO clinic explores how respecting and valuing the diverse perspectives of individuals, families, and care

Recognizing and addressing a person’s unique spiritual needs is a crucial element of home-based palliative care; offering comfort, dignity, and support to patients, families, and caregivers at end-of-life. This ECHO session will explore the role of holistic spiritual care,

Personal care providers play a crucial role in protecting clients from pressure injuries, skin tears, and moisture-associated damage. Simple, everyday actions - such as adjusting a client’s position, keeping skin dry, and using protective products - can significantly reduce

This #NationalLTCDay, learn how one team in Vancouver, British Columbia is using safer, person-centred approaches to care for people living with dementia, supported by HEC. Health Quality BC

Older adults living with living dementia and multiple chronic conditions often face new or escalating behavioural symptoms that challenge both care planning and the well-being of family caregivers. This ECHO clinic is designed for primary care and home care providers working

Developed through a partnership between Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and Health Canada and PHAC, the Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework sets a national standard for delivering high-quality, person-centred palliative care. Home care teams are using this framework to