The demands of caregiving often place tension on caregivers’ time, meaning that important basic needs often fall by the wayside. Regardless of how long you’ve been a caregiver, how many hours you spend supporting a loved one, family member, friend or neighbour, you may experience challenges in getting the sleep you need due to the […]
Introduction to the OCO’s Free Programs & Services About this Event Are you new to caregiving and looking for supports? An experienced caregiver looking for new tools and resources? Perhaps you already know the OCO and would like to know what we have coming up this fall? Whether you’re just curious or seeking practical information […]
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The Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Leaning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program is an 8-week educational webinar series for unpaid caregivers. About this Event The Support for Caregiver Awareness, Learning & Empowerment (SCALE) Program is a series of free, weekly webinars for family caregivers. Facilitated by Leah Weisberg, RN, Michal Goldstein, MSW and Deborah Miller, MEd, the program […]
Using off the shelf smart technology such as cellphones, iPads, and security cameras to alleviate some of the stress of caregiving. About this Event Using off-the-shelf smart technology such as cellphones, iPads, and security cameras can alleviate some of the stress associated with caregiving, and can provide a caregiver with some peace of mind. There […]
Using off the shelf smart technology such as cellphones, iPads, and security cameras to alleviate some of the stress of caregiving. About this Event Using off-the-shelf smart technology such as cellphones, iPads, and security cameras can alleviate some of the stress associated with caregiving, and can provide a caregiver with some peace of mind. There […]
Your role of caregiver is a challenging one – and navigating the health system can be hard. Hear from a health lawyer about caregiving About this Event This session with a health lawyer aims to explain some of the common scenarios you may face as a caregiver, and practical strategies to address them. When can […]
The Ontario Caregiver Organization and Hospice Palliative Care Ontario are pleased to partner to bring you this live webinar.
Financial planning for caregivers About this Event Becoming a caregiver impacts every aspect of your life, including your personal finances. When you become a caregiver, the emotional and financial stakes are high. The future may be uncertain, your expenses may go up, your income may be impacted and you may need to make big decisions. […]
This webinar is for caregivers of children with developmental disabilities - finding joy in the season. About this Event Between buying presents for friends and family, decorating your home, and making festive meals, it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list over the holiday season. The holidays can be a time of […]
This webinar is for caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities - finding joy in the season. About this Event Between buying presents for friends and family, decorating your home, and making festive meals, it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list over the holiday season. The holidays can be a time of […]
When thinking abilities change, is it dementia? About this Event Join OCO and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario as we uncover 10 warning symptoms of dementia. Learn the importance of when and what medical tests to request as well as the benefits and the risks of seeking an early diagnosis of dementia. Together, we will […]
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