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..
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..
Jeanne’s story: Navigating the health system has been the most challenging part.
January 30, 2022
Jeanne’s story: Navigating the health system has been the most challenging part. Jeanne’s 99-year-old mom, who has dementia, lives in a retirement home in..
Steve’s caregiver story: It’s important to know you’re not alone.
December 24, 2021
Steve’s caregiver story: It’s important to know you’re not alone. At age 19, Steve’s older brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia. The two were sharing..
10 Ways To Help A Grieving Friend During The Holiday Season
December 23, 2021
10 Ways To Help A Grieving Friend During The Holiday Season Caregivers deal with lots of anticipatory grief and loneliness, even during the holiday..
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..
NEW CIHI RESEARCH FOCUSES ON CAREGIVER EXPERIENCE
August 6, 2020
The Ontario Caregiver Organization is pleased that the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) is shining a light on the caregiver experience and the..
Caregiving during COVID-19
April 17, 2020
We understand that caregiving during this ever evolving situation has its challenges. Together, with Michal Goldstein a Registered Social Worker, we have partnered to..
Family Caregivers and COVID-19 Precautions Caregivers Need to Take Now
March 14, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON – March 14, 2020 – In response to the heightened measures being taken around reducing the risk of contracting..
The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) is closely following the situation related to COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Like others, the OCO is implementing procedures to mitigate the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 to ensure our staff and stakeholders remain safe..
