Who is on your team depends on where you live and the kind of support you need. Your team can change over time. As your needs change, people join the team and others step back. You do not have to keep track of this on your own.
You and the people close to you are part of the team too. What matters to you, your routines, and your goals shape the care you receive.
Recovery rarely ends when a hospital stay does. Allied health professionals provide the therapeutic and rehabilitative care that helps Albertans move, breathe, communicate, and carry out the everyday tasks of living, long after they leave the hospital. Working across the full continuum of care, from hospital to home to continuing care, allied health teams support recovery, independence, and quality of life at every stage. They came to ALA so this care can continue beyond the hospital stay, into community, home, and long-term living.
Pharmacists also play a critical role in home care and continuing care settings. While not directly employed under ALA, pharmacists are key partners in medication management, helping to review medications, identify potential interactions, and support safe prescribing for people living across the care continuum.
If you are not sure who to ask about something, you do not have to work it out on your own. Depending on your situation, one of these two is your main contact.
Start with them. A case manager knows your situation, arranges the services you receive, and can connect you with the right person on your team. Visit Getting care to see the step-by-step process on how to get a case manager.
Start with your care team. Any member of the team looking after you can point you to the right person, and you do not need to know their job title to ask.
Your goals and your routines shape the care you receive, and the people close to you can be part of these conversations.
Resources for family, caregivers, & supporters
