There are over 8 million Canadians currently providing care, “informal care” – that is, caring for a friend or family member without any financial compensation. This number makes up almost 25% of the total Canadian population, and will continue to...

Geographic distance complicates the demanding role of being a family caregiver. In Canada, many families are spread hundreds or even thousands of kilometers apart and must navigate caregiving from a distance. Exactly how many Canadian caregivers are within commuting distance...

It’s not surprising that the stress of family caregiving causes physical strain, but the actual health consequences of being a caregiver will probably shock you. For example, spousal caregivers with heavy caregiving responsibilities have a 63% higher mortality rate compared...