As our population ages, it’s essential we take action now to support caregivers, many of whom both give and need care. 1 in 5 caregivers are senior caregivers, most commonly caring for partners or spouses due to challenges related to aging. bit.ly/3QpIhC4 -------- Nous devons agir maintenant pour mieux soutenir les aidants âgés, dont beaucoup donnent des soins et en ont besoin. 1 aidant sur 5 est un aîné et s'occupe souvent d’un conjoint en raison des difficultés liées au vieillissement. bit.ly/3y0Uyqt #CdnCaregiving
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Toronto, Ontario 3,931 followers
Supporting Caregivers and Care Providers
About us
Paving the way for Canada to be the leader in providing top-quality care by supporting and empowering caregivers and care providers, advancing the knowledge and capacity for the caregiving field and advocating for social policies with a disability-informed approach.
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https://canadiancaregiving.org/
External link for Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
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- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
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- Nonprofit
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2 St. Clair Ave. West
Suite 900
Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L5, CA
Employees at Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
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Donna Thomson
#Caregiver, #Author, #Educator. Passionate about #caregiver #training and #research engagement.
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Aimée Foreman
Advocate | Entrepreneur | Advisor | Thought Leader | Caregiver
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James Janeiro
Policy and Government Relations | Advocacy for a fairer and prosperous Canada | Policy entrepreneur | Recovering politico
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Kayla Lauzon, MMIE
Government Relations | Operations | Innovation | Community Building
Updates
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This #LabourDay, we recognize the essential contributions of care providers, many of whom are newcomers and women of colour. Many face exploitation and lack basic protections. We are advocating for better recognition, fair wages & safer working conditions. https://bit.ly/3TaaFcW
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8m Canadians live with chronic pain, facing very real challenges navigating life while often struggling in silence. Access resources and learn about the work Pain Canada is doing to improve our care systems: https://bit.ly/3Mo40YV ----------- 8 millions de Canadiens vivent avec une douleur chronique et luttent souvent en silence. Accédez à des ressources et découvrez le travail de Pain Canada pour améliorer nos systèmes de soins: https://bit.ly/3X5zRCs #PainAwarenessMonth #PainCounts #PrioriteDouleur #CdnCaregiving
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From removing barriers to nurturing networks, we're dedicated to championing inclusion and understanding the diverse needs of underserved communities. Learn more about our work: bit.ly/3YZ1DDc ---------- De l'élimination des obstacles au développement de réseaux, nous cherchons à promouvoir l'inclusion et à comprendre les divers besoins des communautés mal desservies. bit.ly/4fQ1N65 #CdnCaregiving
Inclusion and Underserved Communities – Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
canadiancaregiving.org
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Canadian caregivers are struggling. In the past year, half of caregivers have experienced financial stress due to their care duties. This includes having to dip into savings, take on more debt, borrow money, and leave bills unpaid. bit.ly/3QpIhC4 ---------- Les aidants canadiens sont en difficulté. Au cours de la dernière année, 50% ont eu des enjeux financiers liés à leur rôle d'aidant. Ils ont dû puiser dans leurs économies, s'endetter, emprunter de l'argent et laisser des factures impayées. bit.ly/3y0Uyqt #CdnCaregiving
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Kristie Mar became a caregiver for her mother at the age of 16. She shares her experience navigating the mental health care system in BC as a young caregiver while dealing with stigma and lack of support. Read her story: bit.ly/4e1DZdv ----------- Kristie Mar est devenue aidante de sa mère à 16 ans. Elle aborde son expérience avec le système de soins de santé mentale en Colombie-Britannique, la stigmatisation et le manque de soutien. Lire son histoire: bit.ly/3MpziP2 #CdnCaregiving #VoicesofCareCAN
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Great to meet with MP Tracy Gray to discuss the Canada Caregiver Credit and how we can support caregivers and people with disabilities. As Shadow Minister for Employment, Future Workforce Development & Disability Inclusion, her support is crucial for a brighter future of care. #CdnCaregiving #CdnPoli James Janeiro
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Half of Canadian women are caregivers. Women take on a greater share of care tasks such as care coordination, emotional support, and meal prep. This highlights the ongoing need for gender equality in all aspects of life, including care. ------------- 50 % des Canadiennes sont aidantes et assument la plupart des tâches liées aux soins, comme la coordination, le soutien émotionnel et la préparation des repas. Cela souligne le besoin d'égalité entre les genres dans tous les aspects de la vie, dont les soins. #WomensEqualityDay
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Over the last two years, we have been working with L'Appui pour les proches aidants to grow support for Francophone caregivers living outside of Quebec. Learn more: bit.ly/3YZ1DDc ------------ Au cours des deux dernières années, nous avons travaillé avec L'Appui pour les proches aidants pour accroître le soutien aux aidants francophones vivant à l'extérieur du Québec. En savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4fQ1N65 #CdnCaregiving
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A new Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada report reveals more than 1 in 4 people with disabilities live in a food insecure household. We already know caregivers experience added financial hardship. People with disabilities and their families urgently need more support. #CdnCaregiving https://bit.ly/3MhnUEI
People with disabilities twice as likely to have food insecurity, StatCan report says