The timing of this opportunity has been more than a little spooky. It’s such a good fit with my background and community, that the entire hiring process took less than five minutes. Within a few days of accepting the offer, my grandmother (aged 102) passed away. From the other side of the country, it feels as if she was saying; this work matters–double down and do it well.
Caregiving is a universal experience that transcends boundaries, social statuses, and professional titles—even the world’s biggest celebrities are not immune.
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.
Explore a touching story about caring for a loved one in their last days. This blog shares the ups and downs of looking after someone special, like a Nana, and how it changes us. Learn from one person’s journey through love, loss, and finding a new purpose.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nearly eight million Canadians ages 15 and older are caregivers for a family member or friend. Like many other caregivers of any age, they provide this support out of love, compassion, and a sense of responsibility. However, their contributions, experiences and needs are often overlooked in conversations about caregiving in this country. Some refer to […]
Whenever a new year arrives, it’s natural to get into “resolution” mode. You start thinking about what you want to achieve and you might even start committing to paper a plan to reach those achievements. Whether you consider them resolutions or goals, one thing is for sure: As a caregiver, you should definitely be setting […]
Caregivers and their care recipients rely on provincial healthcare systems and organizations more than other Canadians. For some, their daily lives can seem like a never-ending sequence of shuffling back and forth between different health and caregiving professionals. Patient-centered care can help your loved one and you navigate the care system more easily. While there has […]