Support within ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵÌý
The Student Wellness HubÌýprovides a range of services to support the well-being of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Students, including those targeted towards student caregivers. They focus onÌýawareness, prevention, and early intervention.Ìý
Local Wellness Advisor (LWAs)Ìýare trained mental health clinicians embedded within faculties and services to orient and connect you with the appropriate support resourceÌý- on-campus or off-campusÌý-Ìýfor your unique situation.ÌýLocal Wellness Advisors each offer targeted mental healthÌýworkshops, wellnessÌýoutreachÌýthrough our social media channels, as well asÌýone-on-oneÌýappointments.ÌýGet to know your LWA!
TheÌýStudent Care Giver Support GroupÌý- Join our groupÌýand connect with other student caregivers to receiveÌýsupport, ideas,Ìýand encouragement.
The Employee and Family Assistance ProgramÌý(EFAP) offers a personalized approach to helping you. Our specialists can provide you with resources and tools to help you cope with the stress, guilt, and sense of ‘being overwhelmed,’ often associated with caregiving responsibilities. They can also provide a one on-one telephone consultation to assess, identify and locate caregiving services—including provider options, location, current availability and fees—to suit your needs for day-to-day challenges or long-term solutions. Details here.
Student Accessibility & AchievementÌýhelps students who are experiencing academic or physical barriers and have a documented disability, mental health condition, chronic health condition, or other impairment. These may be temporary, permanent, or episodic. Students with documented disabilities can register at any point in the year.Ìý
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Dementia Education ProgramÌýfor care partners of people living with dementia. Companion Guide coming out Sept. 2021!
Support outside of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
is a support network of caregivers, funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program
Ìýoffers education sessions and programs for family members.Ìý
ÌýSupport for Caregivers
"Ìýpour les proches aidants d’aînés contribue à améliorer la qualité de vie des proches aidants d’aînés, à faciliter leur quotidien et à veiller à ce qu’ils tirent pleinement profit des ressources mises à leur disposition."
Ìýoffers caregiver supports and resources specific to those who are "affected by or care for a family member or friend who has a chronic illness, disability, mental health or substance use issue and/or problems related to old age."
(Canadian Caregiver Coalition) promotes awareness of and resources for caregivers.
Ìýis anÌýonline learning network supporting family caregivers. CVN's goal: "Help you better navigate the care journey."
Ìýassists and supports caregivers who care for an elderly loved one.
Ìýencourages and enables seniors to "maintain an independent life while contributing to caregivers’ respite and improving their quality of life." Services are offered in English, French and other languages.
Ìýoffers information about a variety of areas, such as care options, financial measures and mental health.Ìý
Ìýhas informative videosÌýtoÌýhelp usÌýunderstandÌýdementia.
Caregiver TipsÌý
- Keep photocopies of hospital and healthcare cards. Check expiration dates.
- Open a account for them to monitorÌýappointments, prescriptions, refills, tests, etc.Ìý
- Be prepared in case of an emergency trip to the hospital:ÌýKeep a bag ready with the senior's personal hygiene items, clothes, slippers, reading glasses, etc. Take fruit and snacks, as well as coins for vending machines.