Self-identifying as a Caregiver — The First Step Currently one caregiver out of three who regularly provides care to another person, does not identify as a caregiver. At the YWCA Montreal, we offer a variety of support services and help caregivers recognize their role because it is the first step to seeking help. Caregiving brings Read More >>
Family caregiving
Mental Health Week 2019
Each year, as part of Mental Health Week, the YWCA organizes activities and provides various tips, references and tools that can help everyone restore or maintain their psychological balance. Take care of yourself at an affordable price If mental health is everyone’s business, not everyone has the same means to take care of it. In order Read More >>
Is your caregiving relationship healthy? Take the test!
Are you taking care of a family member or friend, a senior who has a loss of autonomy? The role of caregiver can be demanding. If there are unhealthy behaviours in the relationship, caring for someone can be particularly difficult to live. On one hand, sadness, frustration and guilt can add to the stress and Read More >>
Caregiving : Impacts on the Workplace
DID YOU KNOW? What is a family caregiver? A family caregiver is anyone who provides, without remuneration, regular help or care to a person who has a significant or persistent incapacity. What do caregivers do? Manage appointments and medications Personal and medical care Accompaniment and transport Legal and financial affairs Domestic tasks Emotional and Read More >>
Navigating The System
For the National Caregiver Week, Jessica Smith, Family Caregivers Support Program Coordinator, gives you an overview of CLSC home care services and practical tools in our new video! The presentation is aimed at helping caregivers understand the range of services available to seniors through the CLSCs, as well as the current role and functioning of Read More >>