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Aging Parents
Becoming a caregiver to parents involves major changes for all concerned - physically, emotionally, socially and financially. If you are concerned about your relationship with your aging parents, we hope this pamphlet will help you and your parents adjust to your new roles. Source : Canadian Mental Health Association
Care for the Caregiver
The purpose of this project was to provide information and training to assist caregivers in developing new skills, considering different approaches to caregiving, dealing with their own feelings and considering their own health needs. Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Communicating with Seniors : Advice, Techniques and Tips
This publication seeks to make communicators in business, government and service agencies aware of the need to factor in the aging of the population when preparing communication strategies. Source : Health Canada
How can I best deal with the stresses of being a caregiver?
This Web page gives information on caregiver stress and gives resources to assist them. Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network
Patterns of Caring for People with Dementia in Canada
Statistical information on patterns of caring for people with dementia in Canada. Caregivers are defined as those looking after someone with dementia. These can be formal, paid caregivers or informal caregivers such as family members or friends. Source : Alzheimer Society
Ontario
Caregiver Resources and Support Services - Baycrest
Are you caring for an aging loved one? We can help. In addition to offering an extensive range of client-centred programs and services to help people as they age, Baycrest is committed to assisting the families of patients, residents and members. Source : Baycrest
Connecting Generations Tool Kit: Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming
This Toolkit provides valuable information to help you get started with creating, planning and implementing an Intergenerational (IG) program. Source : United Generations Ontario
Elder Care
This document discusses the restrictions in elder care, the gendered nature of elder care, caregiver stress, accommodating caregiving, alternative care options, and recommendations for action. Source : Ontario Human Rights Commission
Guide to the Substitute Decision Act
This Guide has been created especially for caregivers, advocates, nurses, doctors, agency and association staff and other interested individuals, to promote a clear understanding of what the Act covers and how it works. The Guide provides a summary of the main points of the legislation. Source : Government of Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General.
Strategic Care Planners
Managing and coordinating all of your healthcare needs in the Greater Toronto and surrounding Areas Source : Strategic Care Planners
Canada
Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults
This overview paper provides an introduction to the abuse and neglect of older adults in Canada. It summarizes information about the types of abuse, detection and management of abuse, related legislation, and research and support services; as well, it includes a list of suggested resource materials. Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Abuse of Older Adults: Canadian Education Resources (PDF Format)
This document provides information describing all training resources currently available in Canada that address the issue of abuse of older adults. This inventory will be helpful to professionals and volunteers who wish to support or upgrade training efforts in this field and thereby help to prevent and/or respond to abuse of the elderly. Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Benefits for Primary Caregivers
Primary caregivers of all veterans who were receiving housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance services under the VIP program before they passed away or were admitted to a long-term care facility may now be eligible to continue to receive these services for life. Primary caregivers include eligible spouses, common-law partners and others. Source : Veterans Affairs Canada
Can you claim the caregiver amount?
Answer a few questions to find out if you can claim the caregiver amount on your tax return. Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Canadian Home Care Association
The Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is a national not-for-profit membership Association dedicated to ensuring the availability of accessible, responsive home care and community supports which enable people to stay in their homes with safety, dignity and quality of life. Source : Canadian Home Care Association
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