Caregivers in Ontario provide an average of between 11-30 hours of care per week, supporting a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour.
The physical and emotional support they provide is crucial to the health and well-being of the person they care for.
But what happens when the caregiver is unavailable, or an emergency arises that affects their care duties?
With burnout at an all-time high, caregivers need their own support networks and a contingency plan for the person they care for.
OCO’s free Contingency Plan and Emergency Plan templates can help you plan and give you the peace of mind you need.
As a caregiver, you spend time, energy, and much of yourself showing up for the person you care for, and that support makes a real difference. But what happens if the unexpected occurs? With many caregivers experiencing burnout and the reality of unplanned life events impacting care, having a backup plan in place can offer peace of mind, reduce stress, and help ensure that you are looked after and the person you care for continues to receive support. This webinar covers:
Learn the signs of caregiver PTSD, so you can take immediate action to prevent things from becoming worse.
Life can include emergency situations that we can’t prevent, but caregivers can be well-prepared should an emergency happen.
Life can include emergency situations that we can’t prevent, but caregivers can be well-prepared should an emergency happen.
Learn tips on safely moving the person you’re caring for and discover in-home devices that could support you.
Gabriel Roccia
Caring for: His parents
For three years, I’ve been a caregiver for both my parents. After my mother passed away, my father, who’s already facing serious health complications, began a steep and ongoing decline.
Nothing could have prepared me for how drastically life would change.
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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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