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 […]
Free caregiver workshops Family Service Toronto Family Service Toronto - Seniors and Caregivers Support Services Family Service Toronto - Seniors and Caregivers Support Services - Support Groups for Individuals or Families Caring for a Senior Family Service Toronto, 355 Church St, Toronto, M5B 1Z8 Tuesday April 16, 2019 – 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (more […]
FREE ADMISSION! ABOUT THE CAREGIVER SHOW Today almost 8 million Canadians are family caregivers. They provide approximately 80% of the care needs for people with acute or chronic health issues. There are many significant issues related to caregiving and navigating the system is extremely difficult. The Caregiver Show is an incredible one day event of […]
ABOUT THE CAREGIVER SHOW Today almost 8 million Canadians are family caregivers. They provide approximately 80% of the care needs for people with acute or chronic health issues. There are many significant issues related to caregiving and navigating the system is extremely difficult. The Caregiver Show is an incredible one day event of education and […]
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Coupal as Chief Executive Officer of The Ontario Caregiver Organization (TOCO). Amy will be transitioning in to her role in the coming weeks and fully ensconced by July. This is an exciting step in the evolution of TOCO as […]
Four million Ontarians are caring for a loved one and 69% say they’re not sure they can continue. They’re exhausted, and they need help.
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