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Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) in collaboration with Indus Community Services, and The Region of Peel Senior Services Development. This webinar will take a closer look at how caregiving is experienced across different cultures. You’ll hear first-hand from a caregiver in the Punjabi community about their personal story and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural values and norms that shape caregiving perspectives.

In this session, we’ll explore:
• The inspiring work of Indus Community Services in supporting caregivers within their cultural context
• The vital role caregivers play in the diverse communities of Ontario, with a spotlight on the Punjabi community in Peel, illustrated through a caregiver’s own journey and experience
• The newly adapted ‘I am a Caregiver’ toolkits from OCO, which are now available to download for free. They’re designed to empower and support caregivers from all backgrounds.

Our Speakers:
Indus Community Services is an accredited, not-for-profit community benefit organization that has served local communities for 40 years. The agency is a registered charity supported by its donors and by all three levels of government. Indus, through its professional staff of 150+ personnel, are leaders in providing culturally appropriate services to newcomers, families, women and seniors.

Region of Peel Building Caregiver Capacity Collaborative (BCCC) and Social Prescribing Pilot: Region of Peel (ROP) has been delivering a wide range of resident focused programs and services to enhance Peel’s communities for over 50 years. The BCCC brings together caregivers, service providers, funders and community organizers to strengthen caregiver support services and programs. The BCCC also creates space for providers to share resources, identify service gaps, and develop action plans that address caregiver priorities. Recently, ROP launched a social prescribing pilot program supporting caregivers.

Caregiving can bring profound emotional challenges. If you’re ever wondering why simple tasks feel so overwhelming, why you feel so isolated or why you experience anger or tears unexpectedly in your caregiving journey, you’re not alone. Alongside the physical demands, caregivers often face complex emotions tied to grief and loss. This webinar will explore how these feelings manifest and provide you with valuable insights into managing them.

OCO is pleased to welcome the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, who will guide us through the unique ways that grief and loss affect caregiving. In this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of:

• The different types of grief, including ambiguous, anticipatory, and disenfranchised grief
• How to recognize and process the complex emotions that arise while caring for someone with dementia
• Practical tools and strategies for you to manage these emotions, along with information on finding support in your community

Our presenting organization: The Alzheimer Society of Ontario offers programs and services to help people living with dementia, care partners, and healthcare professionals get the support they need most.

This webinar will be held on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, with a repeat session on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. Please note that both sessions will cover the same content, and we kindly ask that you select one session to attend.

Caregiving can bring profound emotional challenges. If you’re ever wondering why simple tasks feel so overwhelming, why you feel so isolated or why you experience anger or tears unexpectedly in your caregiving journey, you’re not alone. Alongside the physical demands, caregivers often face complex emotions tied to grief and loss. This webinar will explore how these feelings manifest and provide you with valuable insights into managing them.

OCO is pleased to welcome the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, who will guide us through the unique ways that grief and loss affect caregiving. In this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of:
• The different types of grief, including ambiguous, anticipatory, and disenfranchised grief
• How to recognize and process the complex emotions that arise while caring for someone with dementia
• Practical tools and strategies for you to manage these emotions, along with information on finding support in your community

Our presenting organization: The Alzheimer Society of Ontario offers programs and services to help people living with dementia, care partners, and healthcare professionals get the support they need most.

As a caregiver, your days are filled with endless tasks – from helping with daily activities to managing medications and creating a safe home environment. However, one of the most significant risks for older adults, and one that can largely be prevented, is falling.

Join us for a special webinar with Parachute, Canada’s injury prevention charity, to learn important strategies and resources to help protect older adults. You’ll walk away with practical tools to support your caregiving responsibilities.

What you’ll gain by attending:
• Insights into Parachute’s work that help Canadians live longer
• Tools and strategies to protect older adults from falling
• A first look at the new Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your caregiving skills and make the home a safer place.

Our speaker: Parachute is Canada’s national charity dedicated to reducing the devastating impact of preventable injuries. Parachute, founded in 2012, focuses on three key areas where people are unintentionally injured: in the home, at play, and on the move. Through education and advocacy, Parachute is working to save lives and create a Canada free of serious injuries.

A newly designed SCALE program is being launched this Fall.

Register now to get new content and resources!

The SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being
needs by offering:

Week 1: Thursday October 9th
“I feel burned out”: Resetting within your Caregiving Journey
Week 2: Thursday October 16th
“I feel like I am not doing enough”: Challenging Feelings of Guilt and Failure
Week 3: Tuesday October 21st
“I feel overwhelmed”: Managing Caregiving Stress through the Power of Noticing
Week 4: Tuesday October 28th
“I don’t know how to change things”: Navigating Grief and Helplessness in Caregiving Relationships
Week 5: Tuesday November 4th
“I feel angry and resentful”: Navigating Difficult Emotions within Caregiving Relationships
Week 6: Tuesday November 11th
“Who am I aside from a caregiver?”: Rediscovering Yourself by Embracing Self-Compassion
Week 7: Tuesday November 18th
“I feel like nobody appreciates me”: Setting Boundaries within the Caregiver Relationship
Week 8: Tuesday November 25th
“I feel alone”: Creating Meaningful Connections
Week 9: Tuesday December 2nd
NEW – “I still have so many questions”: Q&A with Michal Goldstein

A newly designed SCALE program is being launched this Fall.

Register now to get new content and resources!

The SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being
needs by offering:

Week 1: Thursday October 9th
“I feel burned out”: Resetting within your Caregiving Journey
Week 2: Thursday October 16th
“I feel like I am not doing enough”: Challenging Feelings of Guilt and Failure
Week 3: Tuesday October 21st
“I feel overwhelmed”: Managing Caregiving Stress through the Power of Noticing
Week 4: Tuesday October 28th
“I don’t know how to change things”: Navigating Grief and Helplessness in Caregiving Relationships
Week 5: Tuesday November 4th
“I feel angry and resentful”: Navigating Difficult Emotions within Caregiving Relationships
Week 6: Tuesday November 11th
“Who am I aside from a caregiver?”: Rediscovering Yourself by Embracing Self-Compassion
Week 7: Tuesday November 18th
“I feel like nobody appreciates me”: Setting Boundaries within the Caregiver Relationship
Week 8: Tuesday November 25th
“I feel alone”: Creating Meaningful Connections
Week 9: Tuesday December 2nd
NEW – “I still have so many questions”: Q&A with Michal Goldstein

Are you a parent or caregiver feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure? You’re not alone.

When you’re parenting or caring for a child with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or other complex needs, it can add another layer of emotional complexity. OCO welcomes the George Hull Centre for a supportive webinar on managing caregiver anxiety and reminding you that there is ‘no shame in your game’ as a parent or caregiver.

In this session, you’ll learn:

Our Speakers:
Karen Mighty is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. In addition to her professional expertise, Karen brings valuable lived experience as a caregiver to her teenage son, who has a diagnosis of Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her dual perspective –as both a DEI leader and a parent – deepens her commitment to creating inclusive, compassionate systems that serve all children and families.

Trecia Lamey is a Senior Social Worker at the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. She brings a strong foundation in culturally responsive and trauma-informed care to her clinical work. Trecia is deeply committed to meaningful parent engagement and integrates a strengths-based, inclusive lens into her support of children and families navigating complex needs

A newly designed SCALE program is being launched this Fall.

Register now to get new content and resources!

The SCALE Program aims to empower caregivers with practical information and skills to focus on their mental health and well-being
needs by offering:

As a caregiver, you may be supporting someone with insomnia, or you might have been diagnosed with the disorder yourself. Either way, it’s important to understand the type of care you can expect from your healthcare providers. Knowing the quality standards for care is essential for both patients and caregivers to set clear expectations.

The OCO welcomes back Ontario Health to discuss the new quality standard for Insomnia Disorder. This webinar will provide you with valuable information, tools, and resources.

Join us to learn about:

Our Speakers:
Mafo Yakubu is a Lead in the Clinical and Quality Standards Program at Ontario Health. Mafo led the development of the Insomnia Disorder and Palliative Care quality standards. Her leadership continues to drive evidence-based improvements through inclusive collaboration and key partner engagement.

Jessica Ostrega is a Senior Specialist in the Clinical Improvement and Informatics team at Ontario Health. She led the resource allocation, communication, and dissemination of the Insomnia Disorder quality standard. Her work reflects a strong commitment to system-level improvement through strategic outreach and program development.

Join us for an insightful look into the life of a caregiver and the challenges they may face. Learn how the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) provides support along the way.

In this session, OCO’s CEO, Amy Coupal will be chatting with a caregiver as they share their story and journey – the ups, the
downs, and how OCO’s free programs and services have been there for them every step of the way.

Come to hear the stories, and stay to discover more about:

We’ll also take you on a step-by-step walkthrough of the OCO website, showing you how to access, find, and register for
programs designed to support you. By the end of the session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how OCO’s resources
can make a meaningful difference in your caregiving journey.

Who should join this webinar? This webinar is for anyone who wants to better understand the caregiver’s journey and explore the free programs and services that OCO offers.

Note: We encourage caregivers to submit any questions they may have when filling out the Eventbrite registration form.

Please limit questions to only OCO programs and services. While we strive to answer as many questions as possible, some may not be addressed due to time constraints.

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