Experiences in Caregiving during COVID-19: What have we learned?
Date: April 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET
Description: April 6 is National Caregivers Day when we recognize Canadians who care for others. Join a conversation about the experiences in caregiving, and how the pandemic has affected caregivers. What has the last year taught us―and what can make it easier for people who care for family members and friends?
This webinar will cover:
-Caregiving experiences during the pandemic
-What’s working and what’s not
-Ways to support caregivers, including technology
Speakers:
-Ron Beleno, Caregiver Advocate, Chair of AGE-WELL’s Older Adult and Caregiver Advisory Committee
-Dr. Janet Fast, Professor, Department of Human Ecology, University of Alberta and AGE-WELL researcher
-Catherine Suridjan, Director of Policy and Knowledge Translation, Canadian Home Care Association and Carers Canada
Moderator: Nora Spinks, CEO, The Vanier Institute of the Family