More than 8 million family and friend caregivers in Canada are providing care in the home. Most caregivers will feel unprepared and overwhelmed at some point. If you are caring for someone who is ill or living with mobility challenges, these modules are for you. Access them anytime of the day or night, as many times as you need, and at no cost.
The modules include useful information, strategies, and suggestions for preparing for and providing care as illness advances.
- Strategies for difficult conversations
- Video demonstrations of caregiving tasks
- Guidance for recognizing and managing symptoms
- Suggestions for accessing programs and services
- Ways to care for yourself
Overview
Welcome to the caregiver module series
Module 1
Diagnosis and reactions
Module 2
Communications and conversations
Module 3
Preparing for caregiving at home
Module 4
Looking after you: Lessons from the airline industry
Module 5
About medications
Module 6
Hands-on care
Module 7
Recognizing symptoms and providing comfort and care
Module 8
When death is near
Module 9
After death has occurred
Caregiving Demonstrations
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