Healthy Sleep Habits – Helping you get a good night's sleep About this event Sleep is one of the three main pillars of health. Now, more than ever, we need to be sleeping well to better our immune systems and overall health. As caregivers, we often sacrifice sleep to care for others, to worry about […]
Ask the Experts: Living Well with Heart Failure VIRTUAL Q&A FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS February 28th 2022 | Zoom | 7-8PM EST On the final day of Heart Month, the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research will host a special webinar where clinical experts in heart failure will be on hand to answer questions from […]
A free 5-Week Virtual Workshop Series to make the caregiving experience safer and less stressful for you and the ones you care for. About this event This Workshop Series is for people living in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Counties. Practical Caregiver Training will be offered by Zoom at 9-11am or 6-8pm on five consecutive Tuesdays […]
The Practical Caregiver Training for those looking after a loved one with a life limiting illness is back. It's free and it's virtual. Join us for 5 weeks of training on various topics from Advance Care Planning, Providing Personal Care, Medication Management, Self Care, What to Expect at the End of Life, Navigating the system […]
Register for FREE on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../caregiving-and-chronic... About this event As a caregiver of someone living with chronic liver disease, you may share many of the same emotions as your care recipient: fear, isolation, stigma and anger. Caregiving over a long period of time can also increase the risk of burnout. Therefore, it is important to take […]
About this event Today’s pharmacists and pharmacies can offer much more than just information about medications. They remain an integral part of the overall healthcare picture, providing various supports and resources to the people in their communities. In collaboration with the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, and the Ontario Pharmacists Association, we will be hosting […]
The Champlain Dementia Network is pleased to present this online workshop, by Valerie Spironello, MSW, RSW (choosewellness.ca), for both staff and caregivers. Please share this opportunity with your networks - all are welcome. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it is as […]
Durham Mental Health Services, Ontario Shores, and CMHA Durham host monthly Family Education Nights on the last Thursday of every month. On March 31st, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, hear from a Hospital Support Panel during which Case Managers, Peer Support Workers and family members will talk about supporting people during an Inpatient Hospital Stay. Zoom […]
The VON Hamilton and Ontario Caregiver Organization are hosting a free virtual wellness event with a focus on different aspects of caregiving. Learn the tools and resources needed to help you maintain your well-being and thrive in your caregiving journey. Join us for 4 different talks throughout the day, with a chance to win some […]
About This Event In celebration of National Caregiver Day, our webinar series host Dr. Adriana Shnall PhD, MSW, RSW steps into the featured speaker spotlight to reflect professionally, and personally, on the experience of caregiving herself. Adriana’s talk will help participants explore what being a caregiver means to them, and find ways to celebrate ourselves […]
About this event This OSSCO© Telelearning webinar connects you with Alfia Chan, Citizen Services Specialist from Service Canada. EI provides carers with financial assistance when caring for or supporting a critically ill or injured person or someone needing end-of-life care. But, did you know you could receive 55% of your earnings, up to a maximum […]
Dance may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about caring for someone living with dementia, but the opportunity to dance has a lot to offer both the care recipient and the caregiver. Beyond the physical benefits of dance, this webinar will explore the ways in which dance fosters social-inclusion for […]
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