CAREGIVING IS MORE
COMPLICATED THAN YOU
THINK – AND EVERY
STORY IS UNIQUE.
CAREGIVING IS MORE COMPLICATED THAN YOU THINK – AND NO TWO STORIES ARE THE SAME
Canadian Caregiver Stories
Rosalynn Carter famously said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” While caregiving touches us all at some point in our lives, often attention is focused on the individual in need of care. This can leave the caregiver’s needs unrecognized, making the role more difficult.
MEET KEVIN
Raising kids is a challenge for all parents, but caring for two with neurological disorders created a uniquely isolating experience for Kevin.
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MEET SHEILA
With her aging parent seeking to maintain his independence, Sheila stepped up in ways that were entirely new to her.
MEET BRUCE
When his wife was diagnosed with cancer, Bruce’s life changed overnight.
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RESOURCES FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND THEIR SUPPORT NETWORK
Use our resources to help guide your unique caregiving journey and find support in your area. From essential education to vital respite and home care, these resources offer comprehensive support.
BAYCREST FOUNDATION SUPPORT
WEBINAR SERIES
WEBINAR SERIES
Baycrest Foundation is a CareMakers National Grant Recipient. With the support of the CareMakers Foundation, they have provided a series
of webinars for caregivers:
Select a Webinar
- Dementia Risk Reduction: Evidence & Plans for the Kimmel Family Centre for Brain Health and Wellness
- Must Have Conversations for Late and End Stage Illness
- Children and Youth: the Hidden Group of Caregivers
- Inclusive Caregiving for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults
- Navigating Intergenerational Family Dynamics & Aging
- In acknowledgement of Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022
- What Does it Mean to Care? Revealing the Complexities, Recognizing the Contributions
- Brain Health: Ways to Track, Maintain and Improve Brain Health at Every Age
- Reflections on being a family caregiver
- Abuse & Scams: Learn how to protect yourself
- Wills, Power of Attorneys, and Real Estate
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS
Looking for support? There are a number of organizations that provide resources and tools. Please see the list below for provincial groups or alternatively call 211 to find
an organization in your local area.
Select an Organization
- National: Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
- Alberta: Caregivers Alberta
- British Columbia: Family Caregivers of BC
- Manitoba: Canadian Virtual Hospice
- New Brunswick: Caregivers’ Guide - Government of New Brunswick
- Northwest Territories: The NWT Caregivers Guide
- Nova Scotia: Caregivers Nova Scotia
- Ontario: Ontario Caregiver Organization
- Quebec: L’Appui pour les proches aidants
- Saskatchewan: The Saskatoon Caregiver Information and Support Centre
