Being a family caregiver is a profound act of love- and one that many Canadians do without realising the time, energy, and support they are giving to a loved one makes them a caregiver. As part of Caregiver Aware 2025 we are bringing attention to family caregivers and those who don’t identify as caregivers. Many […]
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Over half of Canadians will provide care to a loved one at some point in their lives, and the reality of family caregiving can have unexpected tolls on everyday living. The role of a caregiver can be both rewarding and also emotionally, psychologically, and physically taxing. Many people become caregivers because they are in a
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May is National Caregiver Month, where we acknowledge and celebrate the 8+ million caregivers across Canada. Many people become caregivers without realising it, instead identifying themselves as family, friends, or community who are supporting a person they love. Half of Canadians will provide care at some point in their lives as a natural part of
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We are honoured to live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and qiqéyt (Qayqayt) First Nations.
