Caregiver Information and Support

12/19/2025

Spotlight: Young Caregivers in Canada 🌟

Did you know that young people (18-24) make up a significant portion of Canadian caregivers? Young caregivers face unique challenges:

📚 Balancing school/work with 14-27 hours of caregiving per week 💸 Financial strain - 1 in 4 had to work more hours due to caregiving costs 🎯 Missing opportunities for personal growth and development 🤝 Need for peer support from others who understand their situation

Good news: Organizations like the Young Caregivers Association provide specialized support, and the National Caregiving Strategy includes provisions for student loan flexibility for caregivers.

Young caregivers: You're not alone, and your contributions matter! 💪

12/12/2025

👔 Working Caregivers: You Have Rights! 👔
62% of Canadian caregivers are also in the workforce. If you're balancing work and caregiving, here's what Canadian employers should offer:
✅ Flexible work arrangements (remote work, flexible hours) ✅ Paid care days (federally regulated employees may get 5 days) ✅ Employee assistance programs with caregiving resources ✅ Understanding of caregiving leaves (up to 50 weeks proposed!) ✅ EI top-ups for caregiving benefits
🗣️ Speak up! Many employers want to support caregivers but don't know how. Share your needs and suggest caregiver-friendly policies.
The National Caregiving Strategy calls for the federal government to lead by example as an employer!

12/05/2025

💰 Know Your Benefits: Financial Support for Canadian Caregivers 💰
Did you know there are several financial supports available to Canadian caregivers? Here's what you might be eligible for:
🏷️ Canada Caregiver Credit: Up to $1,250/year (the government committed to making this refundable!) https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/canada-caregiver-amount.html 💵 EI Caregiving Benefits: Compassionate Care & Family Caregiver benefits available https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/caregiving.html 🏠 Medical Expense Tax Credit: Deduct eligible caregiving expenses 💳 Disability Tax Credit: Gateway to many other supports and benefits https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/family.html
📍check with your provincial caregiver organization Saskatchewan Caregiver Information and Support Centre 1-888-652-4411

11/28/2025

💙 Self-Care Reminder for Caregivers 💙
Caring for others means caring for yourself too! Here are evidence-based self-care strategies from Canadian caregiving experts:
🧘‍♀️ Practice relaxation techniques: Deep breathing, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation 🚶‍♀️ Stay active: Even 10 minutes of walking can reduce stress 🤝 Build your support network: Connect with other caregivers who understand your journey 📞 Use available resources: Saskatchewan Caregiver Information and Support Centre Toll Free 1-888-652-4411.⏰ Take regular breaks: Respite care isn't selfish - it's essential!

11/28/2025

Congratulations 👏 to the Canadian Caregiving Awards of Excellence winners

🏆From frontline heroes to community leaders, this year’s Gala honoured those who go above and beyond for caregivers and care recipients. Learn more about the incredible recipients of the 2025 Canadian Caregiving Awards of Excellence: https://bit.ly/49trfxm

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🏆Des héros de première ligne aux leaders communautaires, le gala de cette année a rendu hommage à ceux qui se surpassent pour les aidants et les bénéficiaires de soins. Découvrez les incroyables lauréats des Prix canadiens d’excellence pour les aidants 2025 : https://bit.ly/4imLtve

Room 217 Foundation | BC Complex Kids Society | The Ontario Caregiver Organization

11/22/2025

❤️ Friday Support for Canadian Caregivers ❤️

Stay organized with care logs and medication charts
Use technology like medication reminders and telehealth
Connect with local caregiver organizations
Remember: Taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary!
The new National Caregiving Strategy for Canada (released Feb 2025) recognizes caregiving as "the next frontier in public policy." You're not alone in this journey!

Need resources? Saskatchewan Caregiver Information and Support Centre Toll Free 1-888-652-4411 for assistance.
What support has been most helpful in your caregiving journey? 💬

11/14/2025

11/07/2025

🤗 Supporting Our Amazing Canadian Caregivers 🤗
🌟 YOU'RE NOT ALONE: • 1 in 4 Canadians is a caregiver today • Nearly 20% of caregivers of older adults are over 65 themselves

💡 SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE: Saskatoon Caregiver Information and Support Centre Toll Free line 1-888-652-4411, website scoa.ca , ocal respite services and support groups - Directory of Services Home Support section https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64a4960fb95a4d1a85703013/t/68c98395c7161b28c1e1a8bf/1758036885858/DIRECTORY+OF+SERVICES_SHA+added.pdf

💰 FINANCIAL HELP EXISTS: • Canada Caregiver Credit (tax credit) • Provincial benefits vary - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/canada-caregiver-amount.html

🏠 REMEMBER TO CARE FOR YOURSELF: • Caregiving affects your well-being - that's normal • Seek support when feeling overwhelmed • You provide 3 hours of care for every 1 hour the healthcare system provides

Canada is developing a National Caregiving Strategy - your voice matters in shaping the future of caregiver support!

What support has been most helpful in your caregiving journey? 💬

10/22/2025

Many practical challenges contribute to the stress of caregiving. Uncertainty and worry about the things we can't control can hijack our mental energy and make it harder to stay afloat. Martha Dalton, Registered Social Worker from Branches Counselling Services, discusses aspects of caregiving that can provoke anxiety.
Learn more about your own anxiety responses, and develop tools for enhancing wellbeing and coping
Develop strategies for shifting worry with a focus on self-compassion.
Caregiver Cafe: "Anxiety in Caregiving: Navigating Uncertainty & Overwhelm❞
When: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 from 1:30pm-3:00pm
Where: Meeting Room 3 in the Saskatoon Field House, 2020 College Drive. FREE PARKING. Cost: FREE to Attend, coffee & refreshments provided. Phone 306.652.2255

10/15/2025

Caregivers are doing incredible, important work. Canada sees you, supports you, and values what you do. 💙

10/08/2025

📚 Free Resources Across Canada - Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a program of the Azrieli Foundation, offers province-specific resources, from virtual support groups to caregiver handbooks. Check out their comprehensive directory!
https://canadiancaregiving.org/resources/caregiver-resources/

10/01/2025

To the 1 in 4 Canadians who are caregivers - this post is for YOU! 🤗
Did you know these supports are available?
💼 EI Caregiving Benefits - Updated January 2025! You can take time off work to care for critically ill family members or provide end-of-life care. Benefits can be shared between eligible caregivers, and you don't have to live with the person you're caring for. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/caregiving.html