Getting Your Own Support
To prevent or get past burnout, turn to other people—from family and friends to therapists and support groups. Aim to build up a core “tribe” that can help with logistical tasks and provide emotional support. Although you may consider your family to be your first resource, always remember that your loved one’s healthcare team can also provide caregiver support. They are there to help, so reach out to them as needed.
Perhaps the most valuable thing of all is to connect with other caregivers. These are your true peers who can validate your experience, give you fresh ideas and a shoulder to lean on.
Caregiver Associations
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National |
Carers Canada — www.carerscanada.ca The Canadian Caregiver Network — www.thecaregivernetwork.ca The Canadian Home Care Association — www.cdnhomecare.ca |
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Alberta |
Caregivers Alberta—www.caregiversalberta.ca |
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British Columbia |
Family Caregivers of British Columbia—www.familycaregiversbc.ca |
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New-Brunswick |
New Brunswick Home Support Association—www.nbhsa.ca |
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Newfoundland |
CareGivers — www.caregiversnl.com |
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Nova Scotia |
Caregivers Nova Scotia — www.caregiversns.org/francais |
| Ontario |
Caregivers’ Action Centre — www.caregiversactioncentre.org Home Care Ontario — www.homecareontario.ca Ontario Caregiver Organization — www.ontariocaregiver.ca Ontario Caregiver Coalition — www.ontariocaregivercoalition.ca |
| Quebec |
Association des proches aidants de la Capitale-Nationale — www.apacn.org Carrefour des proches aidants de Québec — www.prochesaidantsquebec.com Regroupement des aidants naturels du Québec — www.ranq.qc.ca Regroupement des aidants naturels de la Mauricie — www.rdanm.org Regroupement des aidants et aidantes naturels de Montréal — www.raanm.net |