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How to work with Healthcare Professionals as a Family Caregiver

If you help a parent, partner, child, or friend manage their health, then chances are you’re a family caregiver. Being a family caregiver can come with many new routines, some of which might require medical knowledge. If you’ve ever sat...

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The Emerging Role of Robotics in Family Caregiving: Benefits and Risks

When most people imagine care robots, they picture a shiny humanoid helping an elderly person out of a chair. The reality is that some robotics companies do envision this as part of the future. Today, robotics in caregiving looks less...

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Early Signs You Might Be A Caregiver

Most of us will become carers at some point in our lives, and every story is different. For some, it’s an instantaneous transition, while for others, it’s a gradual process of taking on more responsibilities. While every situation is unique,...

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Please check our frequently asked questions here.

I am a family caregiver in need of support. What resources are available to me?

While the Petro‑Canada CareMakers Foundation is unable to provide financial assistance to individuals, there are a number of provincial organizations available to support you with resources and tools. Please see below, for one in your province, or alternatively call 211 to find an organization in your local area that may be able to offer you support:

What is your definition of a family caregiver?
To us, a family caregiver is someone who provides unpaid support to a family member, friend or loved one who is experiencing a significant mental or physical health challenge. This support could be long-term, or episodic to address an acute health situation. Other terminology often used is care partner or carer.
How is the Petro‑Canada CareMakers Foundation funded?
As a registered charity, the Petro‑Canada CareMakers Foundation receives contributions from a wide variety of sources. The CareMakers Foundation received start-up funding and support from Suncor, the proud owner of Petro‑Canada.
Who makes up the Board of Directors?

Our Board of Directors is made up of members from Petro‑Canada, Suncor and external experts. We intend to add to this complement over time, to include greater diversity of experience, geographic representation, expertise and lived caregiver experience.

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