3 Top Ways to Juggle Work and Family Caregiving
Judy’s been late and absent several times this month because of a series of family health crises. These emergencies were beyond her control, but as a working caregiver, Judy worries about her supervisor’s reaction.
Wives Share What Loving Your Spouse ‘in Sickness and in Health’ Really Looks Like
When the worst-case scenario happens, you learn a lot about your love.
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Support for caregivers with schizophrenic patients needs promoting, Nova Scotia group says
Caregivers are susceptible to stress, anxiety and fatigue, society executive director Diane MacDougall said. That’s in part due to a lack of communication in the health care system, she said.
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Unpaid caregivers deserve better tax break, retirees’ group CARP says
The support available to unpaid caregivers in Canada is not good enough, but better tax breaks would help, says Wanda Morris, vice president of advocacy for the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.
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Chilling Ad Underscores the Insanity of Caregiving Robots
To address the burgeoning “loneliness epidemic” and the demands of an aging population, some think that we should deploy robotic caregivers. A new ad titled “B.E.N. (Biologically Engineered Nursing),” however, suggests that this is a dreadful idea.
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Older Caregivers Cafés’ Hot Topics and Cool Recaps
Hundreds of caregivers with a latte on their minds joined Caregiving Matters and the courteous staff of the Toronto Public Library for Older Caregivers Cafés, a three-day series of workshops.
Caregivers, Arm Yourselves with First Aid & CPR Training
Knowing how to perform CPR properly is a vital skill, especially for caregivers.
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Seniors & families, join us for Caregiving Connections on Oct. 12
You are invited to join us for a FREE evening of presentations and table top displays showcasing many programs and services for seniors, caregivers and their families. This unique event will be held: Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Drive, Schomberg, Ontario Everyone is welcomed; bring a friend…
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Join Us on Thursday at Toronto Reference Library for Older Caregivers Cafes
You are invited to join us on Thursday, September 29, 2016, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Toronto Reference Library for peer mingling, snacks and refreshments, educational presentations, entertainment, and activities. Speakers & Topics 10:15 am – Caregiver Connection: Sharing – Listening – Learning From One Another Eleanor Silverberg, BA Psych, MSW, RSW…
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Deloitte to Offer Paid Leave for Elder Caregiving
Professional-services firm will let employees take up to 16 weeks for range of caregiving The latest step in family-friendly benefits: paid leave for all caregiving, including eldercare. In recent years, a parade of blue chip employers, mainly in the technology, financial-services and professional-services industries, have been competing to offer ever more generous parental-leave benefits. On…