How NORCs (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) Could Improve Family Caregivers’ Lives
At a condo in the Don Valley East area of Toronto where more than 50% of the residents are over 65, seniors’ exercise classes happen twice a week. In James Bay in Victoria, real estate agents promote access to amenities...
When Life Changes Overnight: Adjusting to an Unexpected Caregiving Role
Caregiving doesn’t always arrive with a warning. Sometimes it comes as a phone call from a hospital or a fall that changes everything in one afternoon. There is no way of knowing when caregiving responsibilities will arise, and everyone’s story...
The Ethical Implications of AI in Caregiving
As Canada’s aging population increases the need for caregivers, people will look to technology to help them manage. AI is already in limited use to support family caregivers, but the potential to expand its role is vast. As demand increases,...
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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:
- Alberta: Caregivers Alberta
- British Columbia: Family Caregivers of BC
- Manitoba: Canadian Virtual Hospice
- New Brunswick: Caregivers’ Guide - Government of New Brunswick
- Northwest Territories: The NWT Caregivers Guide
- Nova Scotia: Caregivers Nova Scotia
- Ontario: Ontario Caregiver Organization
- Quebec: L’Appui pour les proches aidants
- Saskatchewan: The Saskatoon Caregiver Information and Support Centre
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.