NEWS RELEASE: New COVID-19 impact report from the Ontario Caregiver Organization shows majority of family or friend caregivers are burnt out and rates of financial hardship have doubled
November 23, 2021
New COVID-19 impact report from the Ontario Caregiver Organization shows majority of family or friend caregivers are burnt out and rates of financial hardship..
Learning as I Go: My Caregiving Journey
December 1, 2022
The idea that I am a caregiver did not hit me until I attended an OCO webinar a few years ago. I realized that..
The Nature Prescription – 5 Proven Health Benefits of Nature
July 12, 2022
It’s the perfect time of year to submerge yourself in the outdoors; to feel the sun on your face and take in the scents..
Providing Care to 2SLGBTQ+ Persons
June 15, 2022
2SLGBTQ+ caregivers experience many of the same responsibilities, demands and rewards of caregiving, but they also face some unique issues and concerns at the..
The Sudden Fall by Shane Christensen
June 1, 2022
After a number of years of serving as the primary caregiver to my aging parents, we were all thrown into an immediate crisis that..
Caregiver Stress 5 Ways to Build Resilience
May 17, 2022
Caregivers face many challenges that can affect their physical, emotional, and mental health each day. Since the pandemic, more caregivers are investing 10+ hours..
The Joys of Caregiving
April 29, 2022
By: Rick Lauber Caregiving gets a lot of negative press. Parents age; become sick; and, eventually, pass away. Families bicker about care decisions. COVID-19..
Caregivers and Puppets: The Perfect Pair
April 15, 2022
Puppetry can be a playful and creative tool for many caregivers. It helps us look at things differently and encourage social interaction. Through puppet-making..
Caregiving and Liver Disease: Challenges and Support
March 16, 2022
Caregiving and Liver Disease: Challenges and Support As a caregiver of someone living with liver disease, you may share many of the same emotions your..
I’m Talia and this is my caregiving journey
March 4, 2022
Since I can remember I have been caring for my older sister Rachel. My sister is on the autism spectrum, has an intellectual disability..
Our Caregiving Journey: Compromise and Communication
February 2, 2022
Story submitted by caregiver Maria Fornasier Some days it’s hard to keep in mind, but our family has learned a lot about effective caregiving..
