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SUMMARY:Opportunity to share your experience with The Ontario Caregiver Organization
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity to share your experience with The Ontario Caregiver Organization  \n\nThe Ontario Caregiver Organization has been created to help improve the experience for caregivers who support a family member\, partner\, friend or neighbor with physical and/or mental health needs. \n\nWe are currently looking for caregivers to participate in one of three workshops in order to better understand the needs of Ontario Caregivers. Each workshop will include 8 – 10 caregivers\, as well as a facilitator. The workshops will take place in Toronto on April 9thand 10th. \n\nWorkshop A: April 9th (12:30 – 3:30 p.m.)  \nCaregivers who worry about their own mental health and the toll caregiving takes on them \n\nWorkshop B: April 10th (9 a.m. – noon)\nCaregivers who support a child or youth with mental health challenges \n\nWorkshop C: April 10th (1 – 4 p.m).  \nCaregivers who support an adult with mental health challenges \n\nThe focused conversation will explore opportunities to improve the caregiver experience and will help to inform the work of The Ontario Caregiver Organization. From the discussion\, the Ontario Caregiver Organization will create a caregiver “wish list” for each of the workshops. Each wish list will be shared publicly using video footage and photography from the workshop\, as well as using supporting visual and written materials that will help paint a fuller picture of the experience of caregivers. \n\nParticipants will have a little bit of prep work in advance. Caregivers will be reimbursed for travel\, accommodations\, incidentals (including respite or child care) and/or meals related to the workshop. Caregivers will also receive $50 for their time. \n\nThe wish list is a concept was created by a caregiver\, in partnership with The Change Foundation and we thank them for allowing us to continue this meaningful work. \nIf you are interested\, please contact Danielle Van Duzer at 519 546 0524 or \ndanielle.vanduzer@ontariocaregiver.ca by April 1\, 2019.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/opportunity-to-share-your-experience-with-the-ontario-caregiver-organization/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190402
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SUMMARY:Physical Activity and Health Promotion Lab at U of Ottawa recruiting for online study
DESCRIPTION:The Physical Activity and Health Promotion Lab @uOttawa is currently recruiting participants for a Canada-wide\, online study about self-care behaviours among cancer #caregivers. This research study will be beneficial for caregivers of #cancer survivors in Ontario.  Click the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/physical-activity-and-health-promotion-lab-at-u-of-ottawa-recruiting-for-online-study/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190319T143000
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SUMMARY:THUNDER BAY: Focus Group for Caregivers – Help Us Design Education for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Are you caring for a family member or friend who is a senior (65 or older) with difficulties in one or more of the following areas?\n– Walking\n– Remembering\n– Managing medications\n– Managing meals\n– Staying socially active\n…Your caregiving story is valuable to others! \nJoin us at one of the locations below to share your insights and expertise\, and help build educational resources for caregivers across Ontario. \nTuesday\, March 19\, 2019 11:00 am- 2:30 pm – Thunder Bay (Lakehead University\, Bartley Building- Conference Centre) Click here for flyer \nClick here to register!
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/thunder-bay-focus-group-for-caregivers-help-us-design-education-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Thunder Bay (Lakehead University\, Bartley Building- Conference Centre)\, Lakehead University\, Bartley Building- Conference Centre\, Thunder Bay\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190227T143000
DTSTAMP:20200203T195922Z
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SUMMARY:Waterloo Forum for Caregivers: We think your caregiving story is valuable!
DESCRIPTION:Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario is listening to caregivers!  \nFocus Group for Caregivers \nAre you caring for a family member or friend who is a senior (65 or older) with difficulties in one or more of the following areas? – Walking – Remembering – Managing medications – Managing meals – Staying socially active …We think your caregiving story is valuable! \nWednesday February 27\, 2019 11:00am – 2:30pm  \nSt. George Banquet Hall\, 665 King Street North. Waterloo\, ON  \nRegister online\, by phone or e-mail by February 25\, 2019 \nFREE Lunch will be provided \nCome share your insight and expertise\, and help build educational resources for caregivers across Ontario. \nFinancial support for transportation to the workshop and/or respite care may be requested. Please contact us for more information. \nRegister Online: https://waterloo-caregiver.eventbrite.ca \nMore information on the event can be found here: \nhttps://www.rgps.on.ca/events/
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/waterloo-forum-for-caregivers-we-think-your-caregiving-story-is-valuable/
LOCATION:St. George Banquet Hall\, 665 King Street North. Waterloo\, ON\, St. George Banquet Hall\, 665 King Street North.\, Waterloo\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190227
DTSTAMP:20200203T200721Z
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SUMMARY:Statement from Board Chair\, Janet Beed on Health System Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Across Ontario there are 3.3 million caregivers – ordinary people including children and youth who are caring for family members\, partners\, friends and neighbours who have physical and/or mental health needs. Ontario caregivers deliver more than 75% of all patient care\, including personal\, emotional and often medical care. \nCaregivers have told us they are struggling to cope and caregiver burn-out is on the rise. Caregivers want improved communication between health care providers\, better sharing of information with caregivers\, easier transitions across care settings and greater access to resources and education in the community\, regardless of where they live or diagnosis. Addressing these needs will help caregivers support the people they love and keep them as close to home as possible. \nThe proposed changes to Ontario’s health system\, as announced today\, have the potential to reduce bureaucracy\, foster seamless transitions in care\, enhance health care outcomes and improve the experience of Ontario caregivers and those for whom they care. The Ontario Caregiver Organization supports a health care system that supports caregivers. \nJanet Beed\, Board Chair
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/statement-from-board-chair-janet-beed-on-health-system-transformation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190221T143000
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SUMMARY:OTTAWA Focus Group for Caregivers – Help Us Design Education for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Are you caring for a family member or friend who is a senior (65 or older) with difficulties in one or more of the following areas? \n\n– Walking\n– Remembering\n– Managing medications\n– Managing meals\n– Staying socially active\n\n…Your caregiving story is valuable to others! \nJoin us at one of the locations below to share your insights and expertise\, and help build educational resources for caregivers across Ontario. \nThursday\, February 21\, 2019 11:00 am -2:30 pm – Ottawa (Villa Marconi – Main Hall) Click here for flyer \nClick here to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ottawa-caregiver-focus-group-registration-54667564156?ref=ebtn
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/ottawa-focus-group-for-caregivers-help-us-design-education-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Ottawa (Villa Marconi – Main Hall)\, Villa Marconi – Main Hall\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190210T150000
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SUMMARY:Paediatric Mental Health Symposium - Feb. 10th
DESCRIPTION:The Ismaili Centre Toronto is hosting a symposium for parents and individuals with young family members to participate in a session on child and youth mental health on Sunday\, February 10th from 10 am to 3 pm at the Ismaili Centre Toronto\, 49 Wynford Drive\, North York. \nThe session will include world-renowned speakers who will be discussing the biological aspects of child and youth mental health\, as well as symptoms\, diagnoses\, and treatment approaches for common paediatric mental health conditions\, with a focus on taking the stigma out of talking about mental health. \nWe strongly encourage all parents and all individuals with young family members to participate in this session to learn more about this very important topic that impacts us all. According to Children’s Mental Health Ontario\, as many as 1/5 children and youth in Ontario will experience some form of mental health problem before adulthood\, and 5/6 of those children will not receive the treatment that they need. We know that 70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence\, and that Canada’s youth suicide rate is the third highest in the industrialized world. \nIn the face of statistics such as these\, the most important thing that parents and families can do is to arm themselves with the best information and education to enable them to identify children’s needs\, and to support and advocate for children experiencing mental health challenges. \nPlease share the link below with as many of your contacts as you think could benefit from this program. Tickets are only $15/person and a catered lunch will be included. Seats are limited\, so please be sure to register early. Information and registration are available at: https://www.iicanada.org/ict/Pediatric-Mental-Health-Symposium_2019Feb
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/paediatric-mental-health-symposium-feb-10th/
LOCATION:Ismaili Centre Toronto\, 49 Wynford Drive\, North York.\, Ismaili Centre\, 49 Wynford Drive\, North York.\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190124T130000
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SUMMARY:Falling Through the Cracks: Greg's Story\, virtual screening
DESCRIPTION:If you are a healthcare provider or family caregiver who is interested in quality improvement in patient care\, a virtual screening of the film Falling Through the Cracks: Greg’s Story is taking place on Thursday January 24th 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nFollowing the short film\, there will be an open discussion with Greg’s family\, as well as Dr. Ward Flemons\, lead investigator and author of Health Quality Council of Alberta Continuity of Patient Care Study. \n 
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/falling-through-the-cracks-gregs-story-virtual-screening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190123T143000
DTSTAMP:20200131T205700Z
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SUMMARY:RGP of Ontario: An open invitation for Durham Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario is listening to caregivers!    \nFocus Group for Caregivers \nRegister online\, by phone or e-mail by January 22nd \nFREE Lunch will be provided \nPlease see attached flyer for more information.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/rgp-of-ontario-an-open-invitation-for-durham-caregivers/
LOCATION:Oshawa Library- McLaughlin Branch\, McLaughlin Auditorium\, Oshawa\, Oshawa Library- McLaughlin Branch\, McLaughlin Auditorium\, Oshawa\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190124
DTSTAMP:20200203T195456Z
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SUMMARY:Survey on promising practices of family caregiver engagement
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Knowledge Exchange Centre (KEC) has been striving to promote the family caregiver’s voice and to enhance their recognition in Canada’s mental health and addiction (MHA) system. Working together with a health policy consulting group\, GreyLit as well as our Family Caregiver Advisory Group\, we are developing a “Best Advice Guide for Caregiver Engagement” to support organizations and service providers in developing strong caregiver engagement. \nThe Best Advice Guide seeks to synthesize the best available evidence on ways to support family caregiver engagement in Canada’s diverse MHA system. To ensure the guide remains as grounded\, relevant and useful as possible\, we are also seeking to highlight concrete examples of promising practices emerging from across Canada. \nAs a part of this effort we are reaching out to individuals like yourself to gain an understanding of the quality programs\, initiatives\, strategies or interventions that show potential and promise. \nWe invite you to answer the following questions to help us identify potential case studies to celebrated and shared through our Best Advice Guide. Your participation in this survey helps us celebrate and share innovative programs and policies that are currently and effectively engaging family caregivers.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/survey-on-promising-practices-of-family-caregiver-engagement/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181222
DTSTAMP:20200131T205042Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiving: Ontario’s not-so-quiet crisis
DESCRIPTION:Read our latest OP Ed in the Toronto Star
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/caregiving-ontarios-not-so-quiet-crisis/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181122
DTSTAMP:20200131T204932Z
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SUMMARY:Latest report card on the quality of health care in Ontario shows caregivers are experiencing increased distress.
DESCRIPTION:Latest report card on the quality of health care in Ontario shows caregivers are experiencing increased distress.  Read Theresa Boyle’s Toronto Star article here.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/latest-report-card-on-the-quality-of-health-care-in-ontario-shows-caregivers-are-experiencing-increased-distress/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181122
DTSTAMP:20200131T204827Z
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SUMMARY:Unpaid caregivers do a lot of heavy lifting – and they deserve more support
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Caregiver Organization is here to help ease the burden and connect caregivers to supports. Check out the Globe and Mail’s Andre Picard: Unpaid caregivers do a lot of heavy lifting – and they deserve more support
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/unpaid-caregivers-do-a-lot-of-heavy-lifting-and-they-deserve-more-support/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181121
DTSTAMP:20200131T204702Z
CREATED:20200131T204702Z
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SUMMARY:HQO’s Measuring Up 2018 indicates that caregiver distress is increasing
DESCRIPTION:HQO’s Measuring Up 2018 indicates that caregiver distress is increasing. An important finding when we think about how we need to better support the 3.3 million caregivers in Ontario. Read the report.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/hqos-measuring-up-2018-indicates-that-caregiver-distress-is-increasing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181116
DTSTAMP:20200131T204520Z
CREATED:20200131T204520Z
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SUMMARY:The Change Foundation: Spotlight on Ontario Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Today\, The Change Foundation released their Spotlight on Ontario Caregivers report that highlights the needs of caregivers – family members\, partners\, friends or neighbours – who provide personal\, social and psychological support to someone in need.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-change-foundation-spotlight-on-ontario-caregivers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181116
DTSTAMP:20200131T204221Z
CREATED:20200131T204221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T204221Z
UID:10000001-1542240000-1542326399@ontariocaregiver.ca
SUMMARY:National Post: Caregiver’s ‘glue’ holding health system together\, but need more support: report
DESCRIPTION:Read the National Post’s article about the Change Foundation’s Report.
URL:https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/national-post-caregivers-glue-holding-health-system-together-but-need-more-support-report/
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