caregiving

The Declaration of Human Rights as outlined by the United Nations highlights a number of principles that should be followed in life and in the caregiver role. These principles include respecting the beliefs, dignity and freedom of choice of others. The Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People outlines human rights that are particularly relevant to older

Discovering My Strengths You may feel that your life is too busy to care for yourself, but think about how strong you are. To do this, experienced caregivers have shared an excellent tip. They recommend that you figure out what gives you strength. Then, try to make time for the things that make you feel

Finding Support Caregivers report that finding the right supports to meet your unique needs, as well as the person you are caring for, can be challenging and is an ongoing process. Caregiver self-care and care planning, navigating the community and health care system, and complicated relationships and family dynamics, make caregiving complex. As circumstances and

“You can’t care for someone else if you don’t know how to take care of yourself!”– A caregiver from Hamilton, ON Caregiver Wellness How are you managing? Caregivers may experience stress that can impact their health. It is important to recognize when you, the caregiver, are feeling this way. Identifying and talking about stress are the