Four million caregivers across Ontario provide an estimated 75% of the care in our healthcare system. They play a critical role in providing physical, emotional, and mental support to family members, partners, and friends in need.

On National Caregiver Day, April 4, 2023, at 9 a.m., we are hosting a live event with the City of Toronto and Family Councils Ontario to celebrate family caregivers. You will hear stories from other caregivers and discover various available resources.

In Ontario, an estimated 2.5 million caregivers are employed in the workforce. While they play an invaluable role in the lives of those they care for, working caregivers may feel spread thin, with the added stress of balancing work and caregiving responsibilities and, often, families of their own. Although most working caregivers have a sense of fulfilment and a positive outlook on their caregiving experience, many are concerned about how to manage their caregiving responsibilities and work. In our recent webinar, we heard from a working caregiver’s lived experience, reviewed ideas, and built strategies to balance the demands of work and caregiving.