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  • October 2024

  • Tue 29

    Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program

    October 29, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program
    Online

    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: • Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) that acknowledge and unpack difficult caregiving emotions. […]

    Free
  • Mon 28

    What Caregivers Need to Know About Financial Wellness

    October 28, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Four in ten caregivers are facing financial hardship because of their caregiving responsibilities. Additionally, more caregivers are using their savings or investments to cover expenses associated with caregiving. This financial impact is one of the top reasons caregivers are feeling stressed. In this webinar with Credit Canada, you will receive information on how to avoid […]

    Free
  • Tue 22

    Weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends by Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

    October 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your holistic health needs while enabling you to increase control over and improve your health Workshops include: self-care practices (e.g. therapeutic drawing, gratitude activity), information on […]

  • Tue 22

    Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program

    October 22, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program
    Online

    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: • Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) that acknowledge and unpack difficult caregiving emotions. […]

    Free
  • Thu 17

    Planning a Positive Transition to Long-Term Care

    October 17, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Change can be challenging, especially for older adults and seniors who are considering transitioning into a long-term care community. This process can also be confusing and overwhelming for caregivers as they navigate a large amount of information and emotional challenges. In this webinar with Family Councils Ontario (FCO), you will receive information on supporting a […]

    Free
  • Tue 15

    Weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends by Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

    October 15, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your holistic health needs while enabling you to increase control over and improve your health Workshops include: self-care practices (e.g. therapeutic drawing, gratitude activity), information on […]

  • Tue 15

    Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program

    October 15, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program
    Online

    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: • Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) that acknowledge and unpack difficult caregiving emotions. […]

    Free
  • Tue 8

    Weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends by Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

    October 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your holistic health needs while enabling you to increase control over and improve your health Workshops include: self-care practices (e.g. therapeutic drawing, gratitude activity), information on […]

  • Tue 8

    Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program

    October 8, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Nurturing mental health and wellness for caregivers Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment (SCALE) Program
    Online

    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: • Weekly psychoeducational webinars (LIVE or RECORDED) that acknowledge and unpack difficult caregiving emotions. […]

    Free
  • Tue 1

    Weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends by Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

    October 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your holistic health needs while enabling you to increase control over and improve your health Workshops include: self-care practices (e.g. therapeutic drawing, gratitude activity), information on […]

  • September 2024

  • Thu 26

    Succession Planning 101 for Caregivers

    September 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    As a caregiver, it is important to have a plan for the future. This can provide you with peace of mind and ensure that your wishes are followed after your death. An estate plan can help you decide what happens to your finances, property, personal items, and most importantly, how your care recipient will continue […]

    Free
  • Tue 24

    Weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends by Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

    September 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your holistic health needs while enabling you to increase control over and improve your health Workshops include: self-care practices (e.g. therapeutic drawing, gratitude activity), information on […]

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