Caregiving - WRW
Each month 700 people in Nova Scotia turn 65. Nearly half of those adults living in the community receive care from family members or friends only. This places stress on the caregiver.
Capital Health staff are not only care providers at work, many are also caregivers outside of the workplace too. The resources on this site are to help support you in the important work you do as a caregiver.
Caregiver Video Series
- Are you Ready for the Silver Tsunami?
- Caregiver Stress Part One
- Caregiver Stress Part Two
- Navigating the System Part One
- Navigating the System Part Two
Caregiver Presentations
Caregiver Stories
- Dawn Burstall knows what it is to be a caregiver. Her father was sick with several chronic illnesses, including Alzheimers disease.
- Heather Rea, caring for her aging mother was a long and often challenging journey.
- Sabrina Scott remembers what it was like to help care for her mother. Her mom had been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer
Care for Caregivers
The following tips are aimed at helping you to sustain caregiving over time.
- Take all the help you can get and set caregiving limits
- Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition
- Plan ahead. Know your loved one’s rights and responsibilities regarding medical care, personal care, financial choice and personal care directives
- Safety is important at any age. Use safety resources available for seniors
- Most importantly, take care of your own mental and physical health and wellness. Talk to a healthcare provider
Resources for Caregiving
- Caregivers Nova Scotia
- Compassionate Care Benefits
- Continuing Care Nova Scotia
- Dial-A-Ride
- Elder Abuse Hotline
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Employment Insurance
- Frozen Favorites
- In-home safety support systems:
- Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
- Meal on Wheels Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Department of Seniors
- Positive Aging - Valuable information for those 50+ and their families
- Seniors Mental Health Services
- Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
- Your Way to Wellness