Caregivers
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Mohawk College, Hamilton Public Library joint study seeks model to aid student-caregiversA joint research projects has received a federal grant to develop educational support for post-secondary student caregivers and their dependents.CanadaDec 20, 2023
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Respite suspension at Ont. centre for children with disabilities leaves families high and dryErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development says it's putting a temporary pause on its respite care while it works to expand its services, leaving some families scrambling.CanadaApr 18, 2023
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March 25 – Caregivers AlbertaCaregivers Alberta will be on Talk To The Experts this weekend!AdvertisementMar 20, 2023
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February 25 – Caregivers AlbertaCaregivers Alberta, Talk to the Experts at Noon on QR Calgary. Caregivers Alberta will fill you in on the many benefits unpaid caregivers provide…but at great cost to themselves. caregiversalberta.ca Alberta’s only organization dedicated solely to caregivers Founded in 2001 by a group of concerned caregivers, Caregivers Alberta strives to empower caregivers and promote their...AdvertisementFeb 20, 2023
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Women provide most unpaid care — and are more likely to bear health impacts: StatCanAccording to Statistics Canada, there are more unpaid women caregivers than men, with 62 per cent of women caregivers feeling tired, compared with 48 per cent of men.HealthNov 9, 2022
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N.S. caregivers participating in study hope research helps reveal their strugglesResearchers are working on a study that aims to describe the unmet needs of thousands of volunteer caregivers in Nova Scotia.CanadaNov 2, 2022
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Adapted transit users in Montreal told caregivers can no longer accompany themAs of Monday, caregivers who usually accompany persons with decreased mobility on adapted transport for free will no longer be allowed to due to staffing issues.CanadaAug 16, 2022
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May 7 – Caregivers AlbertaCaregivers Alberta will be on Talk To The Experts this weekend! Did you know Alberta has a million family caregivers? This May, in honour of Caregivers Awareness Month, Caregivers Alberta wants our caregivers to know they aren’t alone! You’re invited to a province-wide virtual caregivers conference on May 12-14, 2022. You can also listen to Caregivers...AdvertisementMay 6, 2022
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1 in 3 youth suffer dating violence; parents need to talk about itLike other teen health concerns, researchers working to promote healthy relationships say parents must start talking about dating violenceHealthDec 7, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Manitoba essential care givers takes effect MondayAs of Nov. 22, if you are an essential caregiver in Manitoba, you'll now need to show proof of immunization upon entering the health care facility.HealthNov 21, 2021
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