Support for Caregivers
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Huddol is a support network of caregivers, funded by the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program
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McGill Dementia Education Program for care partners of people living with dementia. Companion Guide coming out Sept. 2021!
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McGill's Temporary Alternate work arrangement (TAWA) is for Management and Staff in positions excluded from the MUNACA PSAC bargaining unit.
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McGill's Social leaves-Unpaid leaves policy applies to all regular non-unionized administrative and support staff, with the exception of University Executives ("E"). Item 4. Unpaid Social Leaves is pertinent to caregiving.
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Alzheimer Groupe offers education sessions and programs for family members.
- Alzheimer Society Montreal Support for Caregivers
- "l'Appui pour 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."
- Book recommendation: The 36-hour day: A family guide to caring for people with Alzheimer disease, other dementias, and memory loss in later life
- Carers Canada (Canadian Caregiver Coalition) promotes awareness of and resources for caregivers.
- Caring Voice Network is an online learning network supporting family caregivers. CVN's goal: "Help you better navigate the care journey."
- Centre de soutien entr'aidants assists and supports caregivers who care for an elderly loved one.
- Centre Évasion encourages 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.
- Government of Canada, Information for Caregivers (Quebec) offers information about a variety of areas, such as care options, financial measures and mental health.
- Montreal Family Ties offers a directory of services available for caregiving of seniors.
- TeepaSNOW has informative videos to help us understand dementia.
Caregiver Tips
- Keep photocopies of hospital and healthcare cards. Check expiration dates.
- Open a Health Booklet QC account for them to monitor appointments, prescriptions, refills, tests, etc.
- Be prepared in case of an emergency trip to the hospital: Keep 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.