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        • SCALE Webinars and Workbooks
        • Caregiver Coaching Program 
      • Mental Health Support
        • Caregiver Grief and Loss
        • Caregiver Mental Health and Well-Being
        • Emotions and Caregiving 
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      • Peer Support
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        • Capacity-Building Grants for Family Support Networks 
      • E-Learning
        • E-Learning Courses
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      • Communities
        • 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
        • Resources for Black Caregivers 
        • Supporting Indigenous Caregivers 
        • Support for Young Caregivers
  • Tools for Caregivers
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      • Health Conditions
        • Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
        • Cancer Diagnosis
        • Autism
        • Developmental Disability
        • Heart Condition
        • Mobility Challenges
        • Mental Illness or Addiction
        • Eating Disorder
        • Epilepsy
    • Column 2
      • Managing Care
        • Health Privacy & Consent
        • Virtual Healthcare
        • Advance Care Planning 
        • Palliative & End of Life Care
        • Contingency & Emergency Planning
        • Explore Financial Supports
        • Work/Life Balance
        • Developing Your Skills
        • Toolkits for Caregivers
        • e-Learning
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      • System Support
        • Understanding Home Care
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    • In-Person Caregiver Support Program
      • SCALE Together™
    • Home & Community Care
      • Supporting Caregivers in Home and Community Care 
    • Hospitals
      • Engagement & Co-design With Caregivers 
      • Health Consent and Privacy for Providers 
      • Essential Care Partner Practices for Hospitals 
    • Long Term Care Homes
      • Engagement & Co-design With Caregivers 
      • Health Consent and Privacy for Providers 
      • Essential Care Partner Practices in Long-Term Care Homes 
    • Primary Care
      • Supporting Caregivers in Primary Care 
    • Ontario Health Teams
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  • October 2023

  • Tue 3

    Caregiver Stress and Burnout Workshop for Caregivers of Cancer Patients – In person in Ottawa

    October 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Ottawa Community Cancer Hub 1500 Alta Vista Dr,, Ottawa, Ontario

    Presented by the Ontario Caregiver Organization - There can be many benefits to being a caregiver. People report feeling a sense of fulfillment and appreciate the time they are spending […]

  • Wed 4

    Community Engagement Speaker Series: Caregiver Stress & Burnout

    October 4, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Online

    Being a caregiver to someone in need comes with many benefits and positive experiences, but can also bring some challenges. More than half of caregivers report feeling stressed or burnt […]

  • Thu 5

    Managing A Complex Relationship With The Person You Care For

    October 5, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Caring for another person can be challenging, particularly when the relationship is complex or strained. You may be experiencing mixed feelings about the situation and how to best accept the […]

  • Wed 11

    Practical Caregiver Training — Carleton Place

    October 11, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    St. Mary's Parish Hall 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place, ON

    This course provides practical knowledge and advice for anyone who is a non-paid caregiver for someone with a life-limiting illness. Caregiving roles range from provision of assistance for personal care, […]

  • Thu 12

    Tax Credits & Information for Caregivers with Children of All Ages

    October 12, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) along with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is presenting a webinar for persons with disabilities, and caregivers of children of all ages. Join us to […]

  • Thu 19

    How Home and Community Services can support seniors and their caregivers.

    October 19, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Event details 10/19/2023, 2:00 PM - 10/19/2023, 2:30 PM Time zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Microsoft Teams meeting How Home and Community Services can support seniors and their […]

  • Thu 19

    PRACTICAL CAREGIVER TRAINING (A 5-WEEK IN-PERSON WORKSHOP IN OTTAWA)

    October 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Hillel Lodge 10 Nadolny Sachs Private,, Ottawa, ON

    A 5-WEEK IN-PERSON WORKSHOP PRACTICAL TRAINING TO MAKE THE CAREGIVING EXPERIENCE SAFER & LESS STRESSFUL FOR YOU AND THE ONES YOU CARE FOR Week 1: Your Role as a Caregiver […]

  • Tue 31

    Stratford Public Library Office Hours: Caregiver Support

    October 31, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Stratford Public Library 19 Andrew Street, Stratford, Ontario, Canada

    If you are a caregiver and need a little support or information, please drop in and meet Katie Muirhead of the Ontario Caregiver Organization. She'll be at the Library on […]

  • November 2023

  • Thu 2

    Caregiver 101: The Fundamentals of Dementia Caregiving

    November 2, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Virtual

    Baycrest@Home teams up with Toronto Public Library to offer Caregiving 101 Course - at no cost - throughout November Family caregivers are encouraged to sign up to receive free guidance, […]

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    The Ontario Caregiver Organization Virtual Open House

    November 2, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) exists to improve the lives of caregivers across Ontario. At OCO, we offer a variety of free programs and services to support many different types […]

  • Tue 7

    Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program

    November 7, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    The SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being needs by offering: • Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) […]

  • Thu 9

    Tax Credits & Information for Caregivers Caring for Someone 65+

    November 9, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Are you a family caregiver supporting someone 65 and over? Do you want to learn more about tax credits and how you can apply? In this webinar, Canada Revenue Agency […]

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