As a caregiver, it can be challenging to understand what is available to support you when caring for family members and friends in the community. Finding the right services and support for you and your care recipient can be overwhelming. Knowing the right language to use can help identify your needs and problem-solve when issues […]
NYSC Caregiver Education Series. ONE FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP EVERY WEEK Jan 5: Living with Diabetes. Presented by Shirley Brenan, Executive Director, Master Trainer, Powerful Tools for Caregivers Jan 12: Grief and Loss/Anticipatory Grief. Presented by Danielle Marshall, Social Worker, Hospice Ontario. Jan 19: Chronic Disease Management. Presented by Shirley Brenan, Executive Director, Master Trainer, Powerful Tools […]
Please join us at Amica The Glebe, a senior lifestyles residence, for two engaging presentations. You’ll hear from Roxanne Dion-Boudreau, Regional Lead from The Ontario Caregiver Organization, while enjoying a chef-prepared lunch at each. In Caregiver 101, learn about the emotional impact of caring, challenges that may arise, and sources of support along the journey. […]
We welcome caregivers, service providers, funders, and other organizations to join us to help build up caregiver supports, services and programs. We want to hear about your experience as a caregiver so that service providers and funders can better support you in your caregiving role and for providers to come together to share resources, identify […]
Changes in personality and behaviour are common symptoms for people living with dementia. Join our informative webinar as we explore the changes caused by dementia, ways to understand behaviour changes, and the impact on caregivers. We will share local programs and services available in your community, including a unique educational program called UFirst! for Care […]
Organized, developed and facilitated by caregivers. Alongside Michael Dawthorne, caregiver, community/disability advocate, & director at a social service agency, this interactive session will explore: Different ways of advocating: With and for our loved ones, and ourselves Strategies Individual and collective Managing expectations Registration details: Caregiver Lunch & Unlearn: Unlearning Advocacy Tickets, Thu, 19 Jan […]
Powerful Tools for caregivers is a FREE six-week workshop series designed to provide caregivers with the tools needed to look after themselves. The program helps to reduce stress, improve self-confidence and communication, find balance and identify valuable community resources. Participants receive a free copy of the book “ The Caregiver Helpbook”.
Family caregivers play an invaluable part in supporting people living with heart failure. However, this role can be stressful and overwhelming, and it may be difficult for caregivers to balance their needs with their care recipient. In recognition of Heart Month, join us for a presentation given by two heart failure caregivers, Cindy Yip and […]
Join us this winter on Zoom for a 4 week series of free virtual educational workshops for caregivers. Register today to learn various ways to support your mental health and help prevent caregiver burnout.
Parkinson Care Partner Support Group located in Orleans, ON. Special presentation on Caregiver Stress & Burnout presented by the Ontario Caregiver Organization. To register, please contact Annie Parisien: annie.parisien@eorc-creo.ca - 613 741-6025 x.331
A FREE 2-Part Support Workshop for Family Members and Friends of People Living with Aphasia in Ontario, Canada. You should attend if: You have a family member or friend recently diagnosed with aphasia, following a stroke or brain injury You have a family member or friend who has been living with aphasia for a while […]
Are you ready for the upcoming tax season? Find out what’s new and other important information for caregivers with returning speaker, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). In this webinar, you will learn about: Why it is important to file a tax return, and how to request a change on a previous application How to file […]
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