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Providing care and support to those who need help with daily activities due to age, illness, or disability.
Caregivers often help with tasks like managing medications, preparing meals, personal care, and emotional support. Family members, friends, or professional caregivers can take on this role and play a crucial part in helping individuals maintain their quality of life.
Caregiving isn’t just in-person, it can also be offered long-distance!
Get support for the work do, including coaching and accessing community services!
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CAREGIVING BENEFITS
Need to take time off work to care for someone? The Government of Canada may help with financial compensation! In Alberta, you can take a leave based on these conditions.
If you're looking for formal resources, AHS has an entire educational program dedicated to caregiving.
Sometimes even caregivers need care, too. Your mental health matters even when taking care of someone else!
Visit the National Institute on Aging for helpful resources on caregiving. Click here for essential tips on how to provide care and support for your loved ones.
**Note: This is an American resource. Therefore, services offered may not be the same in Canada.