Caregiver Grief and LossGrief and loss can be difficult for some caregivers. Explore resources to find some tips and insights for moving forward.
Caregiver Mental Health and Well-BeingSupporting your own health and well-being is important to prevent caregiver burnout. Explore our resources and find support that may help you in your caregiving role.
Emotions and Caregiving Our resources can help you understand some of the emotions you might experience on your caregiving journey and how you can manage them.
Dementia or Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with neurocognitive disorders like dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Cancer DiagnosisAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
AutismAccess helpful resources related to supporting an autistic person.
Developmental DisabilityAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with a developmental disability.
Heart ConditionAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with a heart condition.
Mobility ChallengesAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with mobility challenges.
Mental Illness or AddictionAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with mental illness and/or addiction.
Eating DisorderAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with an eating disorder.
EpilepsyAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with epilepsy.
Health Privacy & ConsentAccess resources to support caregivers in conversations about health privacy and consent.
Virtual HealthcareAccess information to help you plan for a successful virtual healthcare appointment.
Advance Care Planning Learn more about advance care planning and how you can help ensure the person you're caring for recieves the care they need.
Palliative & End of Life CareAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with palliative and end of life care.
Contingency & Emergency PlanningLearn more about contingency and emergency planning and how you can help ensure the person you're caring for receives the care they need during an emergency.
Caregiver Grief and LossGrief and loss can be difficult for some caregivers. Explore resources to find some tips and insights for moving forward.
Caregiver Mental Health and Well-BeingSupporting your own health and well-being is important to prevent caregiver burnout. Explore our resources and find support that may help you in your caregiving role.
Emotions and Caregiving Our resources can help you understand some of the emotions you might experience on your caregiving journey and how you can manage them.
Dementia or Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with neurocognitive disorders like dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Cancer DiagnosisAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
AutismAccess helpful resources related to supporting an autistic person.
Developmental DisabilityAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with a developmental disability.
Heart ConditionAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with a heart condition.
Mobility ChallengesAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with mobility challenges.
Mental Illness or AddictionAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with mental illness and/or addiction.
Eating DisorderAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with an eating disorder.
EpilepsyAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with epilepsy.
Health Privacy & ConsentAccess resources to support caregivers in conversations about health privacy and consent.
Virtual HealthcareAccess information to help you plan for a successful virtual healthcare appointment.
Advance Care Planning Learn more about advance care planning and how you can help ensure the person you're caring for recieves the care they need.
Palliative & End of Life CareAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with palliative and end of life care.
Contingency & Emergency PlanningLearn more about contingency and emergency planning and how you can help ensure the person you're caring for receives the care they need during an emergency.
Home / Managing Care / Work/Life Balance for Caregivers
If you find it hard to balance work and caregiving, you are not alone.
54% of caregivers find balancing caregiving with work stressful.
34% are worried about losing their job.
Build Your Plan for Finding Better Balance
If you need support to manage your caregiving tasks while staying on top of work responsibilities, download our Work and Caregiving: A Balancing Act Toolkit now. Access tips and templates to help you implement new solutions.
Learn how to use the Toolkit for Working Caregivers: Work & Caregiving – A Balancing Act, inspired by working caregivers, their stories, and their unique experiences.
The return to workplaces is putting a strain on caregivers. The CEO of The Ontario Caregiver Organization, Amy Coupal, joined us with what needs to be done.
Balancing Being a Caregiver and a Young Working Professional
What’s in this podcast:
Join Cindy Yip and Michelle Jobin in this insightful podcast episode as they explore the intersection of language, culture, and caregiving while balancing a career.
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep with Alanna McGinn
What’s in this podcast:
Michelle Jobin is joined by author Alanna McGinn. The two take an extensive look into McGinn’s work including the #BringBackBedTime initiative, her studies on how a healthy lifestyle can affect sleep, and how important sleep can be for a caregiver.
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PTSD in Caregivers
What’s in this podcast:
Dr. Patrick McGrath, a Clinical Psychologist and an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. In this episode, he talks about medical and psychological treatments for PTSD, and resources caregivers can access to help with this.
I’m a caregiver
Jennifer Caring for: Sons
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Jennifer’s Caregiving Story
Jennifer shares her story about caring for her two young sons with complex needs. She talks about caregiving while working full-time and the importance of taking time for herself.