Volume 34 | NOVEMBER 2022
Canada Caregiver Credit – Do you Qualify?
Before we know it, we’ll be thinking about our tax returns. As a caregiver, you may qualify for a tax credit. The person you care for may also qualify for one but it’s often hard to know what’s available. If you’re not sure what credits you qualify for, the government of Canada’s Benefit Finder is a great place to start.

The Benefits Finder - a tool that can help you find Benefits and Services that you may be eligible to receive. It asks a few questions and uses your answers to search. It does not collect or track your information. The more questions you answer, the more customized and accurate your results will be.

The Canada Caregiver Credit - a federal, non-refundable tax credit for individuals supporting a family member.

The Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit - a temporary, refundable personal income tax credit that may be available to a care recipient to make their home more accessible.
Financial Planning for Caregivers - Replay
When you become a caregiver, the emotional and financial stakes can be high. The future may be uncertain, your expenses may go up, your income may be impacted, and you may need to make big decisions. Check out the OCO and Shannon Lee Simmons, award winning Certified Financial Planner and financial expert on the Marilyn Denis Show, in OCO’s fireside chat about financial matters related to caregiving.
Reimagining the Perfect Holiday
As the holiday season begins, many of us start to feel the added stress. From shopping to meal prep and décor, to figuring out visits with family and friends, managing the holidays as a caregiver requires an extra layer of preparation. Here are five tips to consider, helping you create more space for yourself and hopefully adding more joy to the holidays for everyone you care for.

1. Take care of your own needs
2. Be flexible with shopping
3. Adjust holiday meals
4. Cut back on décor
5. Start a new tradition
24/7 Caregiver Helpline
Are you looking for programs and services in your community? The Ontario Caregiver Helpline can help. The 24/7 helpline is a one-stop resource for information and referrals connecting caregivers to the support you need. This might include respite, a support group in your community or programs for the person you care for.

The Ontario Caregiver helpline is not a crisis or counselling line.

If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please call 911.

The Helpline is answered by professional Community Resource Specialists in English and French. Interpretation services are available in 150 languages upon request.
Upcoming Webinars
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 12-1 pm ET
Caring at Home: Getting Connected in the Home and Community Support Sector


In January, the OCO will host a webinar series in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario. Watch for more information in our December newsletter.
Missed a webinar?
We know caregivers are busy. That's why we record webinars so that you can watch them after the event, at a time that's convenient for you. 
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