Caregivers

Acquired Brain Injury Partnership Project
A partnership between Saskatchewan Health and SGI to develop and implement co-ordinated, integrated services and supports for people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their caregivers.

AARP: Caring for Aging Parents – Managing the Details
An online seminar outlining some of the most common issues for caregivers and strategies for handling them)

Benefits for Primary Caregivers
A program administered by Veterans Affairs Canada wherein housekeeping/grounds maintenance support provided by Veterans Affairs to caregivers of veterans may be continued after the veteran has passed away or gone into long term care.

Canadian Caregiver Coalition
An advocacy/information group with links to other resources.

Canadian Health Network
Includes links to additional information and resources.

Canadian Virtual Hospice
An interactive network for people dealing with life-threatening illness and loss.

The Canadian Dental Association – Dental Care for Seniors
General information on dental health and care with a section on caregiving.

Caregiver Network
A site dedicated to making the Caregivers life easier through information on the internet and other sources.

Caregivers Information and Support, Saskatoon Council on Aging
While oriented to the services available in and around Saskatoon, this guide provides a great deal of information and advice, and numerous links, applicable to all caregivers.

Dementia and Alzheimer Disease
A general discussion on the topic with a guide for caregivers

Family Caregiver Alliance
A comprehensive site offering information, advice and guidance to caregivers.

Palliative and End-of-Life Care Resources: Health Canada
This site provides relevant general information on the subject with links to other sources.

Preparing for Bereavement
Information to aid in preparing for the death of a loved one.

Protect Yourself Against Caregiver Burnout!
A self test to see if burnout is occurring.

Saskatchewan Hospice Palliative Care Association Inc.
Provides a link to a list of Palliative Care Co-ordinators in Saskatchewan.

Seniors Canada On-Line: Caregivers
Contains links to a variety of valuable information sources such as Veterans Affairs Canada, Canada Revenue Agency and the Alzheimer Society.

Veterans Independence Program – Benefits for Primary Caregivers
This link gives a brief explanation of the program which provides support to primary caregivers of veterans who have passed away or moved into a long – term care facility.

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Last updated January 5, 2012