Caregivers

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As a caregiver you are an important member of your loved one’s health care team and an invaluable part of their palliative care journey. Whether you have just begun providing care for a loved one or have been doing so for many years, we hope that you find the resources below helpful.

Caregiver Support Organizations

In addtion to the organizations listed below there are many local community groups and organizations who can proivde support and guidance. Talk to your loved one's health care team to learn more.

Heart House Hospice
Acclaim Health
Ontario Caregiver Organization
Caregiver Action Network

Providing Care (Videos)

Caregiver Videos - Heart House Hospice
Providing Care - Canadian Virtual Hospice
Care for the Patients and Family Vidoes (multilingual) - Living My Culture

Caregiver Tipsheets

What to Expect
What Do You Need to Know
Understanding the Illness
The Balancing Act
Emergency Preparedness While Caregiving
Caring for Yourself
Planning and Preparing for Caregivers
Planning for Conversations for Caregivers

Other Caregiver Resources

Pallium Canada's Care Connections Program
When Your Loved One Has Dementia: A Roadmap for Families
When Your Loved One is Dying at Home (English)
When Your Loved One is Dying at Home (French)
When Your Loved One is Dying at Home (Mandarin)
When Your Loved One is Dying at Home (Punjabi)
When Your Loved One is Dying at Home (Urdu)
When Your Loved One is Dying at Home (Arabic)
When Your Loved One is Dying at Home (Polish)
Caregiver Resources for those with Loved Ones in Long-Term Care
Caregiver Support Modules - Hospice Palliative Care Ontario

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