Seven reasons we should care about caregivers
Millions of Canadians are juggling full-time jobs and unpaid support for loved ones
Millions of Canadians are juggling full-time jobs and unpaid support for loved ones
Once we decide to be kind, we find ourselves experiencing belonging. This is what caregivers, paid or unpaid, can teach the rest of society
Understanding different lifetime patterns of caregiving can inform supportive policies to help people cope, say U of A researchers
Seniors are particularly vulnerable to the effects of too many prescriptions
People who have conversations about their end-of-life preferences are much more likely to be satisfied with the care received
Why you should start talking early to your family and friends about your wishes, and some tools to help you get the conversation started
As much as we may wish to avoid the obvious, there’s increasing likelihood of the death of treasured old pals, neighbours and work associates.
Small gestures can make all the difference to someone’s day
The time it takes caregivers to navigate medical and social care systems may surprise many health policy analysts, but not caregivers
Acute Care for Elders (ACE) is designed to treat elderly patients in a way that respects their abilities and limitations, speeds healing and promotes safe discharges home
Governments must begin to accept their responsibility to improve caregivers access to support services and patient care resources
Individuals with developmental disabilities live longer than ever and that means the responsibility for care is shifting to siblings
National strategy needed for unpaid caregivers in the workplace