COVID-19 is bringing unprecedented new stressors and challenges in our life and community that have an impact on our mental health. We are increasingly realizing the importance of resiliency but how can we attain it? We now collectively understand the impact of loneliness. Young adults are struggling with social distancing. Our elders’ mental and cognitive […]
In this session, we will learn how to utilize the mind-body connection to bring relaxation, self-compassion and overall mindfulness to our experiences. There is significant research demonstrating the positive impact of practicing mindfulness techniques on one’s emotional health and ability to cope with ongoing stress. This will be explored in the context of the caregiver role.
A Four-Part Series Session #2: Caregiver Relationship Confusion: Reclaiming Meaningful Connections and Self-Compassion What happens to you and your relationships when you are transformed from a loved one to a caregiver? The caregiver role and relationship is full of paradoxes that can create ongoing challenges. In this interactive workshop, Donna Thomson and Dr. Zachary White […]
In collaboration with Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto (RGP-T), the Ontario Caregiver Organization presents this free webinar designed for family caregivers to learn about frailty. Older adults living with frailty rely considerably on their family caregivers.
Caregivers that are equipped with tools and strategies to interact effectively with healthcare providers feel a greater sense of control and can ensure that their care recipient’s needs are addressed in the best way possible. In this session, we will show you how to communicate with the healthcare team and how to ask for what you need.
A Four-Part Series Session #3: Be Your Own Community Organizer What happens to you and your relationships when you are transformed from a loved one to a caregiver? The caregiver role and relationship is full of paradoxes that can create ongoing challenges. In this interactive workshop, Donna Thomson and Dr. Zachary White identify specific and […]
A Four Part Series Session #4: Putting it all Together—Designing Your Own Network for Personal and Family Support Building on the previous sessions in this series, this workshop will demonstrate how to build, coordinate and maintain personal and family support networks, both online and face-to-face. Register today.
COVID-19 has been a particularly challenging time for families and caregivers who have not been able to visit or provide care to those living in long-term care homes (LTCH). Family Councils of Ontario and the Ontario Caregiver Organization have been actively working together to prepare LTCHs and their family caregivers for the re-opening of doors to visitors.
In this joint presentation, participants will learn to balance safety and infection risk with the need to welcome families back in an inclusive and respectful way. The latest Ministry of Long Term Care guidelines will be presented as will resources and tools (such as Caregiver ID) to help with this balanced approach. Scenarios will be used to illustrate the phased guidelines and the application of the tools. Additional supports for caregivers will be highlighted.
Many caregivers frequently experience stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness. Mindfulness helps us stay in the present so that we can manage negative emotions and build emotional strength. This, in turn, allows us to care for our loved ones more effectively.
Caring for yourself is one of the most important—and one of the most often forgotten—things you can do as a caregiver. When your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit, too. Regardless of age, sex, and race and ethnicity, caregivers report problems attending to their own health and well-being while managing caregiving responsibilities. As caregivers experience varying levels of stress and burnout; self-care is central to creating balance in one's daily life and caregiving journey.
Inviting Caregivers and Seniors (55+) for a 30 minute guided program focusing on breathing, visualization, and self-care practices, during these stressful times.
This session explores self-empathy as a way to transform caregiver guilt, shame, and resentment. About this Event The story about "not enough" comes up when loved ones suffer and we cannot fix it, or resources are limited, or the care recipient unloads frustration and embarrassment on us, or we’re burning out. It can seem unbearable […]
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