• OCO Webinar: Boost Your Well-Being with a Nature Prescription

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    Join us during Mental Health Week for an interactive discussion about the benefits of spending time outdoors About this event Deepen your connection with nature! Join us during Mental Health Week for an interactive discussion with Dr. Melissa Lem about the benefits of spending time outdoors. Caregivers and those they care for will learn about: […]

  • After Stroke Support for Caregivers: Finding a Path Forward

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    Life after a stroke brings many challenges, as needs and circumstances are unique and personal to each stroke survivor and their caregivers. June is Stroke Awareness Month, and in collaboration with March of Dimes Canada, we will share information about the After Stroke program and available supports and services for caregivers. In addition, we will […]

  • Discover the Healing Power of Journal Writing

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    Journal writing can be a form of self-care for caregivers at any stage of their caregiving journey. Donna Fitzgerald, a former caregiver, learned the value of writing and journaling to develop self-awareness. She will explain how journaling can enlighten and enrich our purpose and meaning. In this webinar, Donna will also share how journaling can […]

  • Take a Breath! Tips from a Caregiver Coach

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    Webinar description Caregiving is complicated. Knowing where to turn and how to care for yourself can be overwhelming. Caregiver coaches get it – they have real-life experience, tips, and tools to help you! Join our webinar with a Caregiver Coach to:• Discover helpful OCO tools and resources• Try some practical 5-minute self-help activities you can […]

  • PTSD in Unpaid Caregivers: Risks, Signs, and Support

    Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can impact family caregivers facing chronic strain as well as those exposed to life-threatening events. It is important to learn the signs of caregiver PTSD, so you can take immediate action to prevent things from becoming worse. If you suffer from symptoms like nightmares, feeling depleted of energy and joy in […]

  • Peer Support for Families of Persons with a Developmental Disability

    Peer support is a way for families and caregivers to find help and support from others in their community with a similar and/or shared experience. Peer Support offers an opportunity to share information and build connections for your well-being and that of the person you support. This webinar will feature a panel of family caregivers […]

  • Improving Transitions From Youth to Adult Health Care Services

    Families and individuals caring for those who are transitioning from youth to adult health care may face many new challenges. In partnership with Ontario Health, this webinar will inform caregivers on the importance of coordinated transitions and resources that can help support them and their care recipients during this experience. You will hear from three […]

  • Potential Financial Benefits and Credits for Caregivers

    LIVE ONLY 90-minute session for in-depth information* Webinar Description: Are you a family caregiver looking to learn more about government benefits and tax credits, who is eligible to use them, and how? In this session, Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) come together to share financial benefits, taxation information, and digital tools which […]

  • The Changing Brain: Exploring Personality & Behaviour Change with Dementia

    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 […]

  • Caregiving Strategies: Caring & Supporting Adults Living with Heart Failure

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    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 […]

  • Get Ready for Tax Season with Canada Revenue Agency – LIVE EVENT NO RECORDING

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    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 […]

  • Supporting Your Employees Through Caregiving & Grief

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    Four million Ontarians are caring for someone with a physical or mental health need, with approximately 2.5 million in the workforce. Forty-five percent of Ontario’s working caregivers report balancing care with work is stressful, while 74% are actively seeking to make changes to their employment as they try to cope. Combine this with the grief […]