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.
Read our latest OP Ed in the Toronto Star
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 […]
Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario is listening to caregivers! Focus Group for Caregivers Register online, by phone or e-mail by January 22nd FREE Lunch will be provided Please see attached flyer for more information.
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. Following the short film, there will be an open discussion with Greg’s family, as well as […]
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. The session will include world-renowned speakers who will […]
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? – Walking – Remembering – Managing medications – Managing meals – Staying socially active …Your caregiving story is valuable to others! Join us at one of the locations below […]
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. Caregivers have told us they are struggling […]
Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario is listening to caregivers! Focus Group for Caregivers 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? - Walking - Remembering - Managing medications - Managing meals - Staying socially active …We think […]
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? – Walking – Remembering – Managing medications – Managing meals – Staying socially active …Your caregiving story is valuable to others! Join us at one of the locations below […]
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.
Opportunity to share your experience with The Ontario Caregiver Organization The 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. We are currently looking for caregivers to participate in one of three workshops in order to better […]
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