Hi Mag,
It sounds as though the couple you have mentioned are living with their share of challenges. I think that it is great that you want to help them to find resources in their area. I've done an internet search looking for long term care services available in the Leduc area and I came across the following website that you may find helpful. The Alberta Continuing Care Association has created a directory of services for long term care and continuing care throughout Alberta (which is organized by region). I've attached the website link below:
http://www.longtermcare.ab.ca/publication/caredir.aspx
(you can copy and paste the link into your address bar and it will take you to the website)
The town / city of Leduc falls within the Capital Health Region - I've attached the website listing information specific to the Capital Health Region below:
http://www.longtermcare.ab.ca/publication/documents/reg6capital.pdf
The Capital Health Region Community Care Access program has a single point of entry - the document gives instructions re: who to contact to request an assessment to determine what services would best suit the needs of the couple you mentioned.
The document also gives some valuable information about the types of housing available depending upon the amount of care required by the individual / family and specific information / contact information for each residence. Generally speaking, there is a cost associated with these living arrangements, however, the cost is often set on a scale and the individual is charged only a portion of their available income.
Also, I would encourage your friend to speak with the health care providers involved in his care (i.e. his family doctor or a member of the oncology team - doctor, nurse, social worker etc - providing his cancer care). These health care providers may be aware of additional services offered through other agencies which may suit their needs-- for example, palliative care services through the Capital Health Palliative Care program, federal or provincial financial benefits etc.
I hope this helps!!
Sincerely,
Lisa Streeter RN (Manitoba), BN
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Canadian Virtual Hospice