National Caregivers Day 2020
At a difficult time when everyone is being challenged, we give a shout-out to caregivers. April 7 is National Caregivers Day. In Canada, 2 out of 3 caregivers are providing assistance to an older adult. That’s 5.4 million caregivers.* Technology can play a significant role in supporting caregivers in their daily lives. Here are some of the ways in which AGE-WELL teams are promoting quality of life for caregivers:
Please visit National Caregivers Day 2019 to learn more about AGE-WELL innovations designed to support caregivers.
Check out our Demos Night video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuTiN1dDGF0
* Findings provided by AGE-WELL researcher Dr. Janet Fast and her team at the University of Alberta. Data are from Statistics Canada’s 2012 General Social Survey on Caregiving and Care Receiving.