Resources

www.caregiver-connect.ca
website sponsored by VON – Canada wide resource – caregiver guide, health and community resource, expert blog

www.advocacycentreelderly.org
source of legal services, advice, representation, public education for low income seniors

www.ccc-ccan.ca
Canadian Caregivers Coalition – support and education for caregivers

www.alzfdn.ca
Alzheimer’s Foundation for Caregiving in Canada -dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and caregivers

www.fcns-caregiving.org
Family Caregivers Network Society Victoria, B.C. -articles, resources, support, events for caregivers

www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/lifeevents/caregiver/shtml
Information regarding EI benefits and tax-credit for caregivers

www.familycaregiversonline.com
Educational resource for family caregivers of older adults

www.Room217.ca
An inspirational and enlightening resource on the benefits of music for those caring for their elderly parents

Suggested Reading

• Praver, Frances Cohen (2004): Crossroads at Midlife: Your aging parents, your emotions, and your self: Westport, CT, Praeger PublicationThe author is a clinical psychologist working primarily with midlife people and couples caring for aging parents. Although somewhat clinical in nature, I found this book insightful, informative and practical.

  I’m sure my fellow readers will gain a better understanding of their own responses to caring for their aging parents. Most of all, they will realize they are not alone on this emotional journey. Distress can become peace of mind and through the caregiving experience, the caregiver can grow “into the full essence of themselves.”