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The Silent Burden: Reflecting on Women’s Unseen Labor in Caregiving

This March, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s crucial to reflect on a pressing issue: the intersectionality of women’s roles in society and their predominant responsibilities in caregiving. Despite strides toward gender equality, caregiving tasks continue to disproportionately fall on women, often at a significant personal and professional cost.

Caregiver Strain: Causes, Symptoms, and Coping Strategies

Introduction: Caring for a loved one can be a deeply fulfilling experience, but it can also take a toll on the caregiver’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Caregiver strain, also known as caregiver burnout, is a common phenomenon that affects many individuals who devote themselves to the care of others. In this blog post, we will […]

Recognizing And Supporting Caregivers Positively Affects Canada.

In Canada, family caregivers play a critical role in providing care to loved ones who are ill, elderly or disabled. These caregivers provide a range of services including personal care, transportation, medical care, emotional support and more. In fact, caregivers spend 5.7 billion hours supporting others every year, valued at $97.1B Despite this critical role, family caregivers often go unrecognized and […]

The Pain Points Between Continuing Care and Caregivers

Continuing care in Canada refers to the range of services and supports that are provided to seniors and individuals with chronic or complex health conditions, disabilities, or other ongoing care needs. Family caregivers play a critical role in supporting their loved ones who require continuing care. While continuing care can be a lifeline for families […]