What's it about?
It can be rewarding to provide care for a loved one. It can also be overwhelming, confusing and stressful, especially while working full time. Caregivers often feel obligated to take care of others before themselves which can lead to burnout, isolation and depression.
Mary Ann Baynton, Director of Collaboration and Strategy with Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, and Organizational Health Consultants on Canada Life’s Well-being team will share tips and insights on:
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Caregiver resources: advocate for the health and wellness of loved ones by accessing government services, health care, home care or financial support.
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Leader support for caregivers: support employees to remain productive and healthy at work while they are also caring for loved ones at home.
- Loss and grief: responses to grief, including anticipatory grief and the emotional cost of being a caregiver.
The emotional cost of caregiving references and resources