Our Caregiving Journey: Compromise and Communication
Caregiver Maria talks about what her family has learned while caregiving for her elderly mother.
A caregiver provides physical and/or emotional support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour. If you are unsure where to begin, we are here to help.
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Life as a caregiver can bring opportunities to learn new skills and discover personal strengths.
The Ontario Caregiver Organization offers a library of webinars on a variety of topics including caregiving skills and personal development.
Remember, developing your skills can help the person you’re caring for, reduce burnout, and improve your well-being as a caregiver.
Effective communication is essential for caregivers in order to support the person you’re caring for and alleviate stress and anxiety. We share some tips.
Hear practical tips on how technology can help you care for a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour.
Learn about “responsive behaviour” in people living with dementia and tips for identifying the underlying cause of this behaviour.
Discover helpful tools and resources, learn practical self-help activities, and how to create a self-care plan.
Michelle Jobin is joined by Kyle Byron, a nutrition coach. They review nutrition and its importance to caregivers—specifically how important meal prepping can be for one’s health and how a clean diet can impact us emotionally and mentally.
Maria
Caring for: Mother
Caregiver Maria talks about what her family has learned while caregiving for her elderly mother.
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