Providing information, education and support for individuals who provide care for an adult family member or friend.

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Joined February 2009
CCCE's National Caregiving Strategy was released just yesterday. In the last episode of Who Cares, we're digging deep into the details of what makes a successful strategy and the transformative impact it could have for Canadians. Listen now: bit.ly/423CRDu #CdnCaregiving
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A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada is your strategy. Co-designed with thousands of Canadians from coast to coast to coast, the policy recommendations offer clear solutions for a brighter future of care. bit.ly/3vEAWaL #CdnCaregiving
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Millions of caregivers across Canada are struggling and need support, now. Thank you @picardonhealth for supporting the National Caregiving Strategy and urging the federal government to #ActOnCare. #CdnCaregiving tgam.ca/4hLpHQA
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IT'S LAUNCH DAY! The first two episodes of Who Cares are now available. Caregiving is the linchpin of Canadian society. It’s our job to keep it in place. 🎙️Listen now: bit.ly/423CRDu #CdnCaregiving @picardonhealth @LivMendelsohn @melissango
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Calling all healthcare providers! Join CCCE’s policy director @james_janeiro on Jan 14 for a free webinar to learn about the National Caregiving Strategy. bit.ly/3PkuyLS @caringbc
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Caregivers who face multiple barriers experience heightened impacts of caregiving. Racialized caregivers are significantly more likely to have experienced financial hardship and spend more time navigating supports. bit.ly/3QpIhC4 #CdnCaregiving
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Young Caregivers carry the weight of home everywhere they go; so providing supports in a school environment will ensure they are no longer hidden and are better able to achieve academic success #youngcaregivers #caregivers #supportcaregivers #youngcarers
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6 million Canadians balance paid employment with caring for a family member. Workplaces that want to be competitive need to prioritize supporting them. This @whartonmagazine article offers great suggestions on how to get started. whr.tn/4dt6qRv #WhartonKnows
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1 in 10 caregivers are LGBTQ2S+ and face additional challenges navigating the care system due to discrimination + lack of support. 40% of LGBTQ2S+ caregivers rated their mental health as fair/poor compared to 22% for heterosexual caregivers. #CdnCaregiving bit.ly/3QpIhC4
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62% of caregivers juggle work with care responsibilities. As the youngest daughter of immigrant parents, Susan Palijan provides care to her father while working full-time and completing her PhD. Read her story: bit.ly/3QpIhC4 #CdnCaregiving
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One in four care providers experience discrimination at work, including Juanita Forde. As a Direct Support Professional, she has dealt with income disparity, systemic racism and sub-par working conditions. Read her story: bit.ly/3QpIhC4 #CdnCaregiving
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One in five caregivers in Canada is 65 or older, navigating their own health challenges while providing care to loved ones. Margaret shares her story of struggling to find support for her own needs while also caring for her husband Andy: bit.ly/3QpIhC4
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When it comes to caregiving it's essential that young caregivers are not left out of the conversation. Thank you for sharing about your #CCCESummit2023 experience + congrats on the launch of the POWERHOUSE ™ virtual program for young caregivers! @caringbc bit.ly/4d5dmoo
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Family Caregiver of BC retweeted
It’s National Caregivers Day! Caregivers are family, friends & neighbours who take on important & valued roles of providing physical &/or emotional care to those who need it. THANK YOU! If you are a caregiver seeking resources or support, contact @caringbc ow.ly/JeNa50R6NRH
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Let's shine some light on the hidden population of Young Caregivers this #NationalCaregiverDay ! To learn more on how you can support Young Caregivers visit our Knowledge Centre at: youngcaregivers.ca/knowledge… #youngcaregivers #caregiverday #caregiving #youngcarers
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Canada needs a National Caregiving Strategy to meaningfully support all those who give care. On #NationalCaregiverDay, we are thrilled to launch our public consultations for caregivers, care providers and allies to provide input. Learn more: bit.ly/3vEAWaL #CdnCaregiving
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Family Caregiver of BC retweeted
On #NationalCaregiversDay let's recognize the critical role caregivers play and advocate for the support they need. CISP at @redcrosscanada is committed to addressing these challenges in collaboration with @Cdncaregiving #SupportCaregivers 🤝
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Through our social prescribing initiative, caregivers like Joy will be connected to non-medical interventions to improve their wellbeing. Learn more in this in-depth piece by @healthing_ca: bit.ly/4aC05Sl #SocialPrescribing #cdncaregiving @CISP_ICPS
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Watch Canadian filmmaker Moses Latigo Odida's short film delving into the intricate intersection of being a Black caregiver within the black disability community in Canada. bit.ly/4bwZ8vR #CdnCaregiving #BlackHistoryMonth
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