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...

The Invisible Workforce: Understanding Caregiver Realities In Canadian society, there is a largely unseen workforce of incredible importance: family caregivers. More than 8 million Canadians – about 1 in 4 – have taken on this critical role, supporting loved ones...

According to Statistics Canada, approximately 6% of Canadians (2.4 million) are “sandwiched” or “double duty” caregivers. The term refers to caregivers who support a family member, most often an aging parent, while also raising children under 18. These caregivers are...