Caregiving can sometimes lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, and burnout. In more challenging situations, caregivers may also notice post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from their experiences. How can caregivers find support for their mental health? The OCO welcomes back Dr. Patrick McGrath to answer important questions that caregivers have shared with us. • Submit your […]
This support group is hosted by Providence Unity Health Toronto and is for those caring for spouse with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related Dementia. It takes place the third Tuesday of every month - 9:30am – 11:30am. It takes place in-person at the Scotiabank Learning Centre-Providence Healthcare, 3276 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto (Room B156/157). […]
Free information, activities and events for seniors at Providence Healthcare 3276 St. Clair Ave. East Scarborough, ON B Conference Rm C301 & C302
Tips for staying active and connected. Live cooking demonstrations and snacks. Information booths and raffle prizes.
Ontario’s healthcare system is complex and may be difficult for many to navigate. These challenges are often profound for patients, but they also present significant stressors for caregivers and greatly add to the strain on their mental health. In this webinar, we are joined by Stephanie Muskat, an acute care social worker and mental health […]
This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the course of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia. Learning Objectives: • Recognize that behaviour is […]
Please join us for an information session about Wheel Trans services, eligibility, and the application process. Drop in application help will be available. Kindly register at 416-285-3666 x4177 or https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7GSFDHX. 10:00am-10:45am Information Session 11:00am-2:00pm Drop in Application help EVENT ADDRESS/VENUE: 3276 St. Clair Avenue East Rm B157. Scarborough, ON. M1L 1W1 ORGANIZER DETAILS: Providence Healthcare, […]
Are you a family caregiver supporting a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant with a disability? Regardless of the situation, there’s no denying that looking after someone can take up a great deal of your time and money. We are pleased to welcome back the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a two-part webinar series […]
Are you a family caregiver supporting a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant with a disability? Regardless of the situation, there’s no denying that looking after someone can take up a great deal of your time and money. We are pleased to welcome back the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a two-part webinar series […]
Supporting Seniors: Caregiver Care is a program which benefits anyone who needs help understanding and coping with the stress of caring for people who are experiencing Dementia, Alzheimer's, or age-related illness. We are offering a video-based caregiver support program that helps family caregivers get a handle on their anger, stop feeling guilty, deal with depression, […]
Within Indigenous cultures, caregiving is part of traditional roles and values embedded in collective and community responsibility. Many people may not consider themselves caregivers but rather family members, friends or community members providing support for someone’s wholistic needs. While caregiving can be incredibly rewarding, caregivers within Indigenous communities encounter numerous challenges, such as a lack […]
Service Canada is presenting a webinar on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which aims to remove financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents. The webinar will cover the following topics: • Eligibility criteria • Process for applying to the plan • Services covered under CDCP Caregivers will receive comprehensive […]
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