04/12/2026
Forty-two per cent of Canadians act as unpaid caregivers, supporting the needs of another person due to disabilities, medical conditions, or mental illness. While their dedication is essential, caregivers often report mental health challenges. Pharmacists are well positioned to ease their burden by supporting medication management for the people they care for. Medication reviews provide an important opportunity to simplify medication regimens, collaborate on practical solutions to drug-therapy problems, explore deprescribing, and provide ongoing monitoring. Today, on National Caregiver Day, we recognize caregivers and their commitment to the health and safety of those in their care. Across Canada, pharmacists partner with caregivers every day, through meaningful conversations and ongoing collaboration, to ensure they feel informed, supported, and empowered.
Watch this episode of The Pear-a-Dise Podcast featuring family caregiver Dawn Murphy and learn more about the impact of support, collaboration, and care.