Caring for a family member or friend with a chronic condition can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. This online highly effective, evidenced-based, self-care educational program for family caregivers, builds the skills caregivers need to take better care of themselves as they provide care for others. Use of computer camera and audio is required. Workshop […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
Register for FREE on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../caregiving-and-chronic... About this event As a caregiver of someone living with chronic liver disease, you may share many of the same emotions as your care recipient: fear, isolation, stigma and anger. Caregiving over a long period of time can also increase the risk of burnout. Therefore, it is important to take […]
Do you know how to talk to health care providers about medications? Join us for three free virtual workshops via Zoom to help older adults and their care partners have conversations with health care providers about medications. MONDAY January 10, 17, 24 ▪ 10-11:30 AM EST or ▪ 1-2:30 PM EST THURSDAY January 13, 20, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ask the Experts: Living Well with Heart Failure VIRTUAL Q&A FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS February 28th 2022 | Zoom | 7-8PM EST On the final day of Heart Month, the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research will host a special webinar where clinical experts in heart failure will be on hand to answer questions from […]
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 […]
Healthy Sleep Habits – Helping you get a good night's sleep About this event Sleep is one of the three main pillars of health. Now, more than ever, we need to be sleeping well to better our immune systems and overall health. As caregivers, we often sacrifice sleep to care for others, to worry about […]
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 […]
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