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The Joys of Caregiving
Rick shares insights and lessons learned while caring for his elderly parents.
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Am I a Caregiver?
A caregiver provides physical and/or emotional support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour. If you are unsure where to begin, we are here to help.
Supports for Caregivers
Explore counselling, peer support, and other programs to help with your well-being.
Tools for Caregivers
Find practical resources and tools for your caregiving journey.
Am I a Caregiver?
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- What is a caregiver?Explore our resources designed to support you in your caregiving role.
- Start here (Take our Quiz)
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Supports for Caregivers
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- Counselling
- SCALE Program OverviewLearn more about the SCALE (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment) Program.
- SCALE Online CounsellingLearn more about the SCALE (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment) Program's online counselling.
- SCALE Webinars Watch, read, and listen to resources on relevant caregiver topics through the lens of personal health and well-being.
- Caregiver Coaching Program Learn more about the Caregiver Coaching Program and how coaching can give you the personalized support you need.
- Mental Health Support
- Caregiver Grief and LossGrief and loss can be difficult for some caregivers. Explore resources to find some tips and insights for moving forward.
- Caregiver Mental Health and Well-BeingSupporting your own health and well-being is important to prevent caregiver burnout. Explore our resources and find support that may help you in your caregiving role.
- Emotions and Caregiving Our resources can help you understand some of the emotions you might experience on your caregiving journey and how you can manage them.
- Counselling
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- Peer Support
- Peer SupportLearn more about our peer support programs and how you can connect with other caregivers through shared experiences.
- Online Support GroupLearn more about our online peer support groups and how you can connect with other caregivers through shared experiences.
- 1:1 Peer Support ProgramLearn more about our 1:1 peer support and how you can connect with a peer mentor to share your experience.
- E-Learning
- E-Learning CoursesAccess an online library of eLearning modules and courses related to caregiving.
- Peer Support
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- Communities
- 2SLGBTQIA+ ResourcesAccess helpful resources related to caregiving within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
- Resources for Black Caregivers Access helpful resources related to caregiving within the Black community.
- Supporting Indigenous Caregivers Access helpful resources curated for Indigenous caregivers.
- Support for Young CaregiversAccess helpful resources curated for young caregivers.
- Communities
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Tools for Caregivers
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- Health Conditions
- Dementia or Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with neurocognitive disorders like dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- Cancer DiagnosisAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis.
- AutismAccess helpful resources related to supporting an autistic person.
- Developmental DisabilityAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with a developmental disability.
- Heart ConditionAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with a heart condition.
- Mobility ChallengesAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with mobility challenges.
- Mental Illness or AddictionAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with mental illness and/or addiction.
- Eating DisorderAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with an eating disorder.
- EpilepsyAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with epilepsy.
- Health Conditions
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- Managing Care
- Health Privacy & ConsentAccess resources to support caregivers in conversations about health privacy and consent.
- Virtual HealthcareAccess information to help you plan for a successful virtual healthcare appointment.
- Advance Care Planning Learn more about advance care planning and how you can help ensure the person you're caring for recieves the care they need.
- Palliative & End of Life CareAccess helpful resources related to supporting someone with palliative and end of life care.
- Contingency & Emergency PlanningLearn more about contingency and emergency planning and how you can help ensure the person you're caring for receives the care they need during an emergency.
- Explore Financial SupportsAccess helpful resources related to financial supports in Ontario.
- Work/Life BalanceAccess helpful resources related to finding work/life balance as a caregiver.
- Developing Your SkillsAccess resources to develop your skills as a caregiver.
- Toolkits for CaregiversAccess our toolkits for caregivers.
- e-LearningAccess an online library of eLearning modules and courses related to caregiving.
- Managing Care
