Webinar with a focus on personal and professional patient-centered care for 2SLGBTQ individuals. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../oco-webinar-providing-care... Note: This webinar is intended for anyone who wishes to learn more about how to provide safe and respectful care for a 2SLGBTQ+ person. Whether or not you identify as 2SLBTQ+, all healthcare providers and family caregivers are welcome to […]
The Support for Caregivers Awareness, Learning, Empowerment (SCALE) Program is series of free webinars for unpaid, family caregivers. About this Event The SCALE Program is series of free webinars for unpaid, family caregivers every Tuesday beginning May 4th to June 29th, 2021. Facilitated by Leah Weisberg, RN, Michal Goldstein, RSW and Shoshana Kulik, RSW of […]
Caregivers make up 35% of the Canadian workforce. Are you prepared to support your caregiving employees? About this event Did you know Caregivers make up 35% of the Canadian workforce? Across Ontario alone, there are 3.3 million caregivers, ordinary people caring for family members and friends who have physical and/or mental health needs. 1 in […]
Everyday Resiliency in Times of Uncertainty: How to Protect Your Core About this event In our daily lives, times of unparalleled stress, unrest, and uncertainty are becoming more common and are lasting longer than expected. As caregivers, our physical, emotional, and mental health are being heavily tested and taxed every day. Everyday Resilience is one […]
Puppetry is a playful and creative tool for caregivers. It helps us look at things differently and encourage social interaction. Through puppet-making activities, we explore ways to build rewarding intergenerational connections. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how puppetry and storytelling can help caregivers: Explain to children the caregiver role, why it’s important, and changes […]
Health Law: A primer for family caregivers in the mental health and addictions sector About this event Part 1: In this session, we will examine how the Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 affect an individual’s rights, the roles and obligations of substitute decision-makers, and practical strategies for navigating the health […]
Health Law: A primer for family caregivers in the mental health and addictions sector About this event Part 1: In this session, we will examine how the Health Care Consent Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 affect an individual’s rights, the roles and obligations of substitute decision-makers, and practical strategies for navigating the health […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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