Building a Better System to Support Canadian Family Caregivers

Presented by: Caregiver Centered Care

What are the key elements needed to support family caregivers? Have your say by registering to Participate in a National Canadian Conversation.

September 20, 2022 - Recognizing the Family Caregiver Role. / “How do we improve recognition of family caregivers and the importance of the family caregiver role?”

October 4, 2022 - The Role of Education of Healthcare Providers to Support Family Caregivers: Elements of Effective Education. / “How do we educate the health workforce effectively, so family caregivers receive timely and effective support?”

October 18, 2022 - Partnering with Family Caregivers. / “What approaches should we be using to build partnerships between healthcare providers and family caregivers?”

October 31, 2022 - Fostering Family Caregiver Resilience: Moving Beyond Telling Family Caregivers to “Take Care of Yourself”. / “What should a “better system” to support family caregivers include? Who needs to be involved?”

November 15, 2022 - Supporting Family Caregivers to Navigate Health and Community/Social Care Systems: Three Navigation Models. / “What is needed to help family caregivers navigate our systems of support and care?”

November 29, 2022 - Changing the Culture and Context of Care. / “What strategies and policies are needed to change the culture and context of care to support family caregivers?”

Each session will adhere to the following schedule:
12:00pm - 1:30pm (MST) - Speaker Presentations
1:30pm - 2:00pm (MST) - Optional participation in facilitated breakout sessions