About this event This OSSCO© Telelearning webinar connects you with Alfia Chan, Citizen Services Specialist from Service Canada. EI provides carers with financial assistance when caring for or supporting a critically ill or injured person or someone needing end-of-life care. But, did you know you could receive 55% of your earnings, up to a maximum […]
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 […]
The VON Hamilton and Ontario Caregiver Organization are hosting a free virtual wellness event with a focus on different aspects of caregiving. Learn the tools and resources needed to help you maintain your well-being and thrive in your caregiving journey. Join us for 4 different talks throughout the day, with a chance to win some […]
Durham Mental Health Services, Ontario Shores, and CMHA Durham host monthly Family Education Nights on the last Thursday of every month. On March 31st, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, hear from a Hospital Support Panel during which Case Managers, Peer Support Workers and family members will talk about supporting people during an Inpatient Hospital Stay. Zoom […]
Living Life to the Full is an eight-week course that provides skills and knowledge to help you cope with life’s challenges. Join a group of 10-15 participants and use the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to learn more about mental well-being and how to make small changes to feel happier, less stressed and more […]
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a free 6-week program for caregivers. Classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers improve: - Self-care behaviours - Emotion management - Self-confidence - Use of community resources “After taking this class I am a more […]
Powerful Tools for Caregivers FREE 6-week workshop Feeling stretched thin from caring for a friend or family member? Gain information and skills to better take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and wellbeing, you become a better caregiver. Caring for a family member or friend with […]
This is a free, 6 week workshop series designed to provide caregivers with the tools needed to look after themselves. The program helps to reduce stress, improve self-confidence and communication, find balance and identify valuable community resources. Who Should Attend: Any individual who provides care to someone in their life that is living with a […]
The Practical Caregiver Training for those looking after a loved one with a life limiting illness is back. It's free and it's virtual. Join us for 5 weeks of training on various topics from Advance Care Planning, Providing Personal Care, Medication Management, Self Care, What to Expect at the End of Life, Navigating the system […]
A free 5-Week Virtual Workshop Series to make the caregiving experience safer and less stressful for you and the ones you care for. About this event This Workshop Series is for people living in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Counties. Practical Caregiver Training will be offered by Zoom at 9-11am or 6-8pm on five consecutive Tuesdays […]
Are you caring for someone with a life-limiting illness? Join us for the FREE 6-week Practical Caregiver Training. Our virtual series begins Tuesday, February 22, 2022 beginning at 2:00pm and running until 4:00pm. Each week will feature a different guest speaker and different topics, such as navigating the healthcare system, lifts and transfers without personal […]
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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