SCALE Program (Support for Caregivers Awareness, Learning, Empowerment) nurtures mental health and wellness for caregivers About this event The SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their own mental health and well-being. Participants will receive strategies, tools, and resources to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions. Our Program […]
October 6 & 13 12:00 - 3:30 pm IN PERSON Location: Kingston Public Library Isabel Turner Branch What is U-First!® for Care Partners? U-First!® for Care Partners is a new education program for family and friends who are providing direct support to someone experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other cognitive impairment. […]
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Two session options: 1-2 PM or 7-8 PM Most Ontarians have been or will be someone’s caregiver at some point in their lives. Twenty-nine percent of the provincial population—or 3.3 million people—provide some form of support, assistance, care or enrichment to a family member or friend. According to the Canadian Institute […]
To the outside, it might not look like I’m a caregiver: A Conversation with Young Caregivers About this event Over half a million people under the age of 25 in Ontario are providing care for family members or friends with a physical or mental health challenge while balancing the demands of school, work, and life. […]
Mindfulness Matters 2021 - by the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities We invite Caregivers & Seniors (55+) to join us for a 30 min guided program focusing on breathing, visualization & self- care practices, during these stressful times. Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a […]
Mindfulness Matters 2021 - by the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities We invite Caregivers & Seniors (55+) to join us for a 30 min guided program focusing on breathing, visualization & self- care practices, during these stressful times. Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a […]
This educational program was developed for family and friend caregivers who are caring for and supporting a senior living with frailty. The online course covers the following topics: Caring for the caregiver, Pain, Staying active, Nutrition, Bladder health, Medication management, Changes in thinking, and Social engagement. This free program runs for six weeks starting the […]
Are you a caregiver? Physical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. Discussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member and/or OCO trained volunteer on the following days: Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 […]
Are you a caregiver? Physical distancing can contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness. This is true for family caregivers and the person they support. Discussion will be driven by caregivers and facilitation will be done by an OCO staff member and/or OCO trained volunteer on the following days: Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 […]
Caring for a family member or friend with a chronic condition can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. This online highly effective, evidenced-based, self-care educational program for family caregivers, builds the skills caregivers need to take better care of themselves as they provide care for others. Use of computer camera and audio is required. Workshop […]
Presenters Jessica Sargent, Senior Behavioural Therapist Professional Practice & the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team for Persons Dually Diagnosed, The Royal Overview To provide a basic understanding of behavioural principles when supporting individuals with behavioural challenges. Date and Time Tuesday, October 26, 2021 6 to 7:30 PM via zoom Cost These sessions are free, and […]
This webinar will provide an overview of delirium and how family members and caregivers can support people with delirium. About this event In partnership with Ontario Health, this webinar provides an overview of delirium and how family members and caregivers can support people with or at risk for delirium. You will learn how to help […]
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