Alberta Healthy Living Program - Calgary Zone

Health Education

Class topics include:

• osteoarthritis, chronic pain, COPD, celiac disease, osteoporosis, fatty liver disease, and obstructive sleep apnea
• sleep habits, breathing techniques, and emotional wellness (stress, grief)
• managing long-COVID symptoms

Self-Management Workshops

Two versions available: Better Choices, Better Health® (BCBH®) – Chronic Disease and BCBH® - Chronic Pain. Both workshops are six weeks long. Participants meet once a week for 2 ½ hours over Zoom or in person. Workshops are available in English, Cantonese, and Tagalog.

Topics of discussion in both workshop types will include:

• healthy eating
• safe exercise
• pain management
• communication strategies
• dealing with difficult emotions
• sleep hygiene
• action planning, problem-solving, and decision-making

Note:

• BCBH® Chronic Disease also talks about better breathing, preventing falls, and self-talk.
• BCBH® Chronic Pain also talks about pain diaries, healthy eating for pain, and communicating about pain.

Supervised Exercise Program

The Supervised Group Exercise Program is for patients who need guidance and support to increase physical activity and exercise. Participants learn how exercise can manage their health conditions and how to start or modify an exercise program based on their symptoms and abilities. Healthcare professionals help participants develop strategies to overcome physical activity barriers and create an activity action plan to continue exercising in the community. Participants can access AHLP programs and services to help them achieve their goals.

Services that may be available to your patient include:

• group exercise classes (hosted in-person or virtually) - additional exclusion criteria apply
• one-on-one activity coaching
• referral to appropriate health education classes and/or self-management workshops
• must be physically present in the Calgary Zone during the time of the class or appointment.

Medical clearance may be required for exercise participants with known history or signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or renal disease.

AHLP Nutrition Counselling

Offered by phone, Zoom, or in-person.

Patients referred for nutrition counseling will be scheduled into a one-on-one nutrition counseling appointment and have the option to take a relevant group exercise class, if available.

Nutrition counselling is available for the conditions listed on the referral form.

Patients are required by the College of Dietitians of Alberta to be in Alberta at the time of the appointment.

Alberta Healthy Living Program - Calgary Zone

Health Education

Class topics include:

• osteoarthritis, chronic pain, COPD, celiac disease, osteoporosis, fatty liver disease, and obstructive sleep apnea
• sleep habits, breathing techniques, and emotional wellness (stress, grief)
• managing long-COVID symptoms

Self-Management Workshops

Two versions available: Better Choices, Better Health® (BCBH®) – Chronic Disease and BCBH® - Chronic Pain. Both workshops are six weeks long. Participants meet once a week for 2 ½ hours over Zoom or in person. Workshops are available in English, Cantonese, and Tagalog.

Topics of discussion in both workshop types will include:

• healthy eating
• safe exercise
• pain management
• communication strategies
• dealing with difficult emotions
• sleep hygiene
• action planning, problem-solving, and decision-making

Note:

• BCBH® Chronic Disease also talks about better breathing, preventing falls, and self-talk.
• BCBH® Chronic Pain also talks about pain diaries, healthy eating for pain, and communicating about pain.

Supervised Exercise Program

The Supervised Group Exercise Program is for patients who need guidance and support to increase physical activity and exercise. Participants learn how exercise can manage their health conditions and how to start or modify an exercise program based on their symptoms and abilities. Healthcare professionals help participants develop strategies to overcome physical activity barriers and create an activity action plan to continue exercising in the community. Participants can access AHLP programs and services to help them achieve their goals.

Services that may be available to your patient include:

• group exercise classes (hosted in-person or virtually) - additional exclusion criteria apply
• one-on-one activity coaching
• referral to appropriate health education classes and/or self-management workshops
• must be physically present in the Calgary Zone during the time of the class or appointment.

Medical clearance may be required for exercise participants with known history or signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or renal disease.

AHLP Nutrition Counselling

Offered by phone, Zoom, or in-person.

Patients referred for nutrition counseling will be scheduled into a one-on-one nutrition counseling appointment and have the option to take a relevant group exercise class, if available.

Nutrition counselling is available for the conditions listed on the referral form.

Patients are required by the College of Dietitians of Alberta to be in Alberta at the time of the appointment.

Alberta Healthy Living Program - Calgary Zone

Health Education

Class topics include:

• osteoarthritis, chronic pain, COPD, celiac disease, osteoporosis, fatty liver disease, and obstructive sleep apnea
• sleep habits, breathing techniques, and emotional wellness (stress, grief)
• managing long-COVID symptoms

Self-Management Workshops

Two versions available: Better Choices, Better Health® (BCBH®) – Chronic Disease and BCBH® - Chronic Pain. Both workshops are six weeks long. Participants meet once a week for 2 ½ hours over Zoom or in person. Workshops are available in English, Cantonese, and Tagalog.

Topics of discussion in both workshop types will include:

• healthy eating
• safe exercise
• pain management
• communication strategies
• dealing with difficult emotions
• sleep hygiene
• action planning, problem-solving, and decision-making

Note:

• BCBH® Chronic Disease also talks about better breathing, preventing falls, and self-talk.
• BCBH® Chronic Pain also talks about pain diaries, healthy eating for pain, and communicating about pain.

Supervised Exercise Program

The Supervised Group Exercise Program is for patients who need guidance and support to increase physical activity and exercise. Participants learn how exercise can manage their health conditions and how to start or modify an exercise program based on their symptoms and abilities. Healthcare professionals help participants develop strategies to overcome physical activity barriers and create an activity action plan to continue exercising in the community. Participants can access AHLP programs and services to help them achieve their goals.

Services that may be available to your patient include:

• group exercise classes (hosted in-person or virtually) - additional exclusion criteria apply
• one-on-one activity coaching
• referral to appropriate health education classes and/or self-management workshops
• must be physically present in the Calgary Zone during the time of the class or appointment.

Medical clearance may be required for exercise participants with known history or signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or renal disease.

AHLP Nutrition Counselling

Offered by phone, Zoom, or in-person.

Patients referred for nutrition counseling will be scheduled into a one-on-one nutrition counseling appointment and have the option to take a relevant group exercise class, if available.

Nutrition counselling is available for the conditions listed on the referral form.

Patients are required by the College of Dietitians of Alberta to be in Alberta at the time of the appointment.

Alberta Healthy Living Program - Calgary Zone

Health Education

Class topics include:

• osteoarthritis, chronic pain, COPD, celiac disease, osteoporosis, fatty liver disease, and obstructive sleep apnea
• sleep habits, breathing techniques, and emotional wellness (stress, grief)
• managing long-COVID symptoms

Self-Management Workshops

Two versions available: Better Choices, Better Health® (BCBH®) – Chronic Disease and BCBH® - Chronic Pain. Both workshops are six weeks long. Participants meet once a week for 2 ½ hours over Zoom or in person. Workshops are available in English, Cantonese, and Tagalog.

Topics of discussion in both workshop types will include:

• healthy eating
• safe exercise
• pain management
• communication strategies
• dealing with difficult emotions
• sleep hygiene
• action planning, problem-solving, and decision-making

Note:

• BCBH® Chronic Disease also talks about better breathing, preventing falls, and self-talk.
• BCBH® Chronic Pain also talks about pain diaries, healthy eating for pain, and communicating about pain.

Supervised Exercise Program

The Supervised Group Exercise Program is for patients who need guidance and support to increase physical activity and exercise. Participants learn how exercise can manage their health conditions and how to start or modify an exercise program based on their symptoms and abilities. Healthcare professionals help participants develop strategies to overcome physical activity barriers and create an activity action plan to continue exercising in the community. Participants can access AHLP programs and services to help them achieve their goals.

Services that may be available to your patient include:

• group exercise classes (hosted in-person or virtually) - additional exclusion criteria apply
• one-on-one activity coaching
• referral to appropriate health education classes and/or self-management workshops
• must be physically present in the Calgary Zone during the time of the class or appointment.

Medical clearance may be required for exercise participants with known history or signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or renal disease.

AHLP Nutrition Counselling

Offered by phone, Zoom, or in-person.

Patients referred for nutrition counseling will be scheduled into a one-on-one nutrition counseling appointment and have the option to take a relevant group exercise class, if available.

Nutrition counselling is available for the conditions listed on the referral form.

Patients are required by the College of Dietitians of Alberta to be in Alberta at the time of the appointment.

Physiotherapy - Fractures, Orthopedic Surgery and General Injuries

Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people improve participation in their daily activities. Through an active approach, physiotherapists focus on teaching exercises and educating clients on how to manage pain and their recovery. Children or adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS contracted physiotherapy services.
Services will include:

• an assessment
• home exercise program
• education on your condition and how to manage daily living
• education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Physiotherapy - Fractures, Orthopedic Surgery and General Injuries

Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people improve participation in their daily activities. Through an active approach, physiotherapists focus on teaching exercises and educating clients on how to manage pain and their recovery. Children or adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS contracted physiotherapy services.
Services will include:

• an assessment
• home exercise program
• education on your condition and how to manage daily living
• education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Physiotherapy - Fractures, Orthopedic Surgery and General Injuries

Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people improve participation in their daily activities. Through an active approach, physiotherapists focus on teaching exercises and educating clients on how to manage pain and their recovery. Children or adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS contracted physiotherapy services.
Services will include:

• an assessment
• home exercise program
• education on your condition and how to manage daily living
• education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Physiotherapy - Fractures, Orthopedic Surgery and General Injuries

Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people improve participation in their daily activities. Through an active approach, physiotherapists focus on teaching exercises and educating clients on how to manage pain and their recovery. Children or adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS contracted physiotherapy services.
Services will include:

• an assessment
• home exercise program
• education on your condition and how to manage daily living
• education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Physiotherapy - Hip and Knee Replacement

Services may be provided individually or in a group and include:

• assessment
• home exercise program
• education on the condition and to help manage daily living
• education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

Group services are not available at all locations – please confirm your preference at the time of booking your assessment.

• Participation in recovery will be encouraged at home and in the clinic.
• Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people participate in their daily activities by helping them improve function and manage their pain and concerns.
• Adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS physiotherapy services through AHS.

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Physiotherapy - Hip and Knee Replacement

Services may be provided individually or in a group and include:

• assessment
• home exercise program
• education on the condition and to help manage daily living
• education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

Group services are not available at all locations – please confirm your preference at the time of booking your assessment.

• Participation in recovery will be encouraged at home and in the clinic.
• Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people participate in their daily activities by helping them improve function and manage their pain and concerns.
• Adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS physiotherapy services through AHS.

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Physiotherapy - Hip and Knee Replacement

Services may be provided individually or in a group and include:

• assessment
• home exercise program
• education on the condition and to help manage daily living
• education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

Group services are not available at all locations – please confirm your preference at the time of booking your assessment.

• Participation in recovery will be encouraged at home and in the clinic.
• Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people participate in their daily activities by helping them improve function and manage their pain and concerns.
• Adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS physiotherapy services through AHS.

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Physiotherapy - Hip and Knee Replacement

Services may be provided individually or in a group and include:

• assessment
• home exercise program
• education on the condition and to help manage daily living
• education to support ongoing activity and long-term recovery

Group services are not available at all locations – please confirm your preference at the time of booking your assessment.

• Participation in recovery will be encouraged at home and in the clinic.
• Physiotherapists are movement specialists who are trained to help people participate in their daily activities by helping them improve function and manage their pain and concerns.
• Adults who meet specific criteria may be eligible for AHS physiotherapy services through AHS.

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.