Volume 40 | MAY 2023
May is National Caregiver Month
Caregivers are the unseen backbone of our healthcare system. In recognition of National Caregiver Month and its #CaregiverAware campaign, we are celebrating and raising awareness about the experience of caregivers in Canada.

Created in collaboration with caregiver support organizations across the country, the campaign is exploring some of the most pressing issues faced by caregivers, including impacts on mental health, work and care, young caregivers, and financial well-being. Join us in celebrating all that caregivers do throughout the month of May. To learn more about how you can participate, please visit Caregiver Aware 2023.
Capacity Building Grants for Family Support Networks
The OCO provides grants to Family Support Networks (new and existing) and organizations in Ontario that support family members and unpaid caregivers who are supporting adults with developmental disabilities. The grant program aims to help families and caregivers to find peer-to-peer support in their community, share information, and build connections for their care recipients and themselves.

Applications Open the Week of May 15, 2023, and the deadline is June 30, 2023.

To learn more about this opportunity, please join us for an information session:

Date: May 30th, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 886 0670 1600

Date: June 12th, 2023
Time: 12 p.m.
Meeting ID: 872 1591 8079
Webinar Replay: Tips for Effective Caregiver Communication
Caregivers navigate many relationships between the care recipient, healthcare professionals, family members, and others. Caregivers say they sometimes find it challenging communicating with the care team. Effective communication is essential for caregivers to support their care recipients and alleviate stress and anxiety. In this webinar, we learned practical communications skills from Dr. Naomi Gryfe Saperia to help advocate for those you care for – and yourself.
Connect with Another Caregiver through OCO’s 1:1 Peer Support
We all face challenges on the caregiving journey, and it is important that we connect with other caregivers to share our experiences. If you support someone in need and feel anxious and overwhelmed with your caregiving responsibilities, you’re not alone. The Ontario Caregiver Organization’s 1:1 Peer Support Program is here to help you.
Upcoming Webinars
Understanding Government Pensions with Service Canada – this webinar will not be recorded.  
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Time: 12 p.m. – 1p.m. ET
Taking Care of Yourself While You Care for Others
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023
Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET
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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