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

 

From our partners

IncludeME

A program designed to support caregivers in learning about dementia.