eFit for Individuals & Caregivers: Caregiver Support
While caring for a loved one can be rewarding, the number, duration and intensity of the tasks associated with caregiving may also cause you stress. If this stress is left unmanaged it can cause burnout, a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion.
A Day in the Life of a Caregiver ( The American Association of Retired Persons ):
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Caregiver Mental Health ( Anxiety and Depression Association of America ):
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Caregiver Resources ( Ontario Caregiver Coalition ):
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Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire: Caregiver stress and depression ( American Psychological Association ):
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Caregiver Stress Assessment Checklist ( Alzheimer Society ):
Assessment Checklist
Living With Dementia: Managing through COVID-19 ( Alzheimer Society ):
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Self care for the caregiver ( Alzheimer Society ):
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Support for Canada’s family caregivers ( Canadian Cancer Society ):
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The Canada caregiver credit ( Canada Revenue Agency ):
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Video series: Dementia and Caregiving ( Government of Canada ):
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