- Care for the Caregiver
- A caregiver is someone who looks after a sick, frail or disabled relative, friend or neighbour. Supportive programs are available to help caregivers cope with their responsibilities and may include self-help, informal counselling, recreation and instruction.
- CaregiverExchange.ca
- A blog and website that offers information and support to those caring for a family member or friend of any age who is facing disabling, chronic, acute or terminal health issues.
- Compassionate Leave
- Compassionate care benefits allow workers to receive up to six weeks of paid leave in order to care for a gravely ill family member or person who is considered a family member. Unemployed individuals on Employment Insurance (EI) are also eligible.
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- Respite Care for Adults
- Respite care offers temporary, substitute living arrangements or special care in the home for adults with disabilities in order to provide a brief period of relief or rest (usually more than twenty-four hours) for the family members, guardians or other people who are their regular caregivers.
- Respite Care for Children
- Respite care offers temporary, substitute living arrangements or special care in the home for children with disabilities in order to provide a brief period of relief or rest (usually more than twenty-four hours) for the family members, guardians or other people who are their regular caregivers.
- Respite Care for Seniors
- Respite care offers temporary, substitute living arrangements or special care in the home for seniors in order to provide a brief period of relief or rest (usually more than twenty-four hours) for the family members, guardians or other people who are their regular caregivers.
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