You may also wish to consult the resources in the Homecare section.
Caregiver Support Centre
A support centre based in Montreal that provides information and internet resources to help caregivers of the elderly and ill.
(514) 485-7374
4565 Queen-Mary, Montréal (QC) H3W 1W5
Tél: (514) 340-2800
This StatsCan article defines who caregivers are, who they are helping, how caregivers feel, the costs of caregiving, and the care that caregivers themselves need.
A number of books are available online: Caring for Loved Ones at Home is an excellent general guide to short and long-term care. Family Hospice Care provides practical information designed to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional and informational needs of a terminally ill loved one. Please visit the site below and click on eLibrary.
Your eldercare survival guide
A support and advocacy group for Canadian caregivers.
Look in the Care for the Caregiver section for caregiver resources.
A book on how to create a caregiving group within your family or community.
A website for people caring for aging loved ones; helps to manage the realities of caring by supplying practical, portable information.
Caregivers, other family members, and care receivers will find resources and answers to questions useful in improving the quality of life for all concerned.
Comprehensive caregiving advice, fact sheets for caregivers and researchers, discussion groups, newsletters, care in the home, financial management, etc. (U.S. site)
Non-profit U.S. organizaton providing support and info. for adult children of aging parents. The site seeks to heighten public awareness that the health of the family caregivers is essential to ensure quality care of the nation's growing elderly population.
Long-distance caregiving resources
As North American lifespans increase and funding for health and social services diminishes, Canadians are increasingly finding themselves responsible for the care of senior family members, spouses and friends.
This section includes resources on how to care for yourself as a caregiver. It addresses the mental, emotional, social and practical needs of caregivers.
Often it is necessary to reach out for help and address the signs of stress and burnout that caregiving imposes. People are often isolated in the caregiving experience, but there are many resources, ideas, and tricks available to help you through.
