Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence

"It’s brutal, frustrating, inspiring, conflicting and heartbreaking." Petula Dvorak shares about her husband's sudden health crisis and how it has given her new perspective on the struggles faced by millions of caregivers. A must read from The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/4c76VQd

It was wonderful having Bonita Zarrillo visit our office yesterday! As a dedicated care champion, her support and advocacy mean so much to us. Thank you, Bonita, for all you do to champion caregivers and a brighter future of care. #CdnCaregiving #CdnPoli #CanPoli Liv Mendelsohn, M.A., M.Ed. | James Janeiro

Join one of Arthritis Society Canada's virtual caregiver support groups! Connect with others who understand your journey, share experiences, and find support. Limited spots available. Learn more: arthritis.ca/connections #CdnCaregiving

Great news for P.E.I. caregivers! The At Home Caregiver Benefit will provide $250-$1,500/month to support caregivers. Call 1-800-371-8245 for eligibility. Financial support for caregivers is essential and a key part of our advocacy efforts. Let's see this across the country! #CdnCaregiving #CdnPoli #PEIHealthcare Mark Mclane https://bit.ly/4ddN16K

Young caregivers (18-24) are an often overlooked but important part of our care system. 40% of young caregivers care for non-immediate family members, and a quarter have had to work more hours due to the costs of caregiving. bit.ly/3QpIhC4 ----------------- Les jeunes aidants (18-24 ans) forment un groupe important, mais négligé de notre système de soins. 40 % s'occupent de membres de leur famille non immédiate et 25% ont dû travailler plus d'heures en raison des coûts liés aux soins. bit.ly/3y0Uyqt #CdnCaregiving

Congratulations to the Hon. Steven MacKinnon on your appointment as the new Minister of Labour and Seniors. We look forward to continuing our important work creating a National Caregiving Strategy that supports all Canadians. #CdnCaregiving #CdnPoli 

It has been a pleasure to meet and work alongside Minister Seamus O'Regan to advance the interests of caregivers and care providers across Canada within our federal government. A caregiver himself, he understands the challenges firsthand. Family comes first, and we wish him and his family well. We will continue to work with this government towards creating a National Caregiving Strategy to support all those who give care. #CdnPoli #CdnCaregiving https://lnkd.in/gYZ_ifKw

Nearly half (46%) of Canadian caregivers are working the equivalent of two full-time jobs, providing 30 hours of active care per week to their loved ones. Tasks include emotional support, personal care and a variety of other duties. bit.ly/3QpIhC4 ------------ 46% des aidants canadiens occupent l'équivalent de deux emplois à temps plein et fournissent plus de 30 heures de soins actifs par semaine à leurs proches, leur prodiguant soutien émotionnel, soins personnels et une variété d'autres soins. bit.ly/3y0Uyqt #CdnCaregiving

Join us on Aug 1 for a free webinar on working caregivers with The Ontario Caregiver Organization and Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Help build a resilient and sustainable workforce, while learning about services and supports available for working caregivers and their employers. https://bit.ly/3y2X93p --------------- Rejoignez-nous le 1er août pour un webinaire gratuit sur les aidants qui travaillent avec The Ontario Caregiver Organization et Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Aidez à créer une main-d'œuvre résiliente et durable, tout en découvrant les services et les soutiens disponibles pour les aidants qui travaillent et leurs employeurs. https://bit.ly/3y2X93p #CdnCaregiving

There is still time to include your voice in the development of our National Caregiving Strategy! Complete our online engagement form to have YOUR voice heard today: bit.ly/3vEAWaL ------------ Il est encore temps de vous faire entendre au cours du processus d’élaboration de notre stratégie nationale sur la prestation de soins! Remplissez notre formulaire d'engagement en ligne pour faire entendre VOTRE voix dès maintenant: bit.ly/3TWuPb3