Trans, queer human into public health, disability justice, knowledge translation, youth leadership & media. #YoungCarers Rants my own (he/him)
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What an honor to stand beside these changemakers. I'm so grateful to @AMIQuebec and @CdnCaregiving for giving me the chance to support #YoungCarers, and to the people in the young carers movement, in Canada and worldwide, who've paved the way and provided me with so much guidance
Congratulations to our award winners! Your dedication to giving care has touched countless lives and made a remarkable difference. Learn more about our winners: canadiancaregiving.org/meet-…
#CdnCaregiving #CCCESummit2023
ALT Tonight’s award winners posing for a picture alongside CCCE executive Liv Mendelsohn
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Nous recherchons des frères et sœurs pour devenir mentors ou mentorés dans le cadre du programme de mentorat par les pairs de Frères et sœurs Canada! Participez à notre séance d'information le 16 janvier pour en savoir plus. #CdnCaregiving bit.ly/4aE39OG
ALT Fond jaune avec une illustration de deux femmes échangeant des idées. Avec texte : Séance d'information : Programme de mentorat par les pairs de Frères et sœurs Canada. Le 16 janvier 2025, de 19 h 30 à 20 h 30 HNE
So, so pleased to share the trailer for Who Cares - a podcast on the experiences of Canadians supporting others through the challenges that aging, illness, disability, and mental health struggles can bring #caregiver #care #MedTwitter
💡 Who cares? Half of us will at some point, yet this work is unseen + undervalued despite being the linchpin of Cdn society.
🎙️ Who Cares, our new podcast explores the realities of caregiving.
📅 Launching Jan 8. Let's talk care, Canada. #CdnCaregiving
apple.co/3DMgDfd
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📢We’re excited to announce the launch of the National Caregiving Caucus – the first-ever group of federal elected officials dedicated to caregiving. Let’s make Canada the greatest place in the world to give and receive care.
bit.ly/49980XM
ALT Dark green background with text: First-ever National Caregiving Caucus Brings Care Focus to the Hill
Formidable de voir cette volonté de collaborer pour mieux reconnaître les contributions et les besoins des PPA de la part de nos élus 👏 Pour une société plus saine, pensons à la génération suivante. Je suis fière de représenter les 10 % de nos jeunes qui s'occupent d'un proche
Quelle soirée mémorable! Merci à tous ceux qui se sont joints à nous pour célébrer le lancement du Caucus national sur la prestation de soins. Ensemble, nous façonnons l'avenir de la prestation de soins au Canada!
#CdnCaregiving #CdnPoli
ALT CCCE’s James Janeiro speaking at the podium
ALT Magalie Dumas and Julie Bickerstaff from L’Appui pour les proches aidants speaking with Oliver Fitzpatrick from AMI-Quebec
ALT MP Irek Kusmierczyk and Yasir Naqvi speaking with CCCE’s Liv Mendelsohn and James Janeiro
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Thanks @TheSuburbanNews for mentioning our Mental Health Forum! Ambiguous loss can affect anyone in many different ways. Learn about it with Dr. Pauline Boss, who coined the term, and meet Lori & Jonathan who will talk about their own experiences. Visit amiquebec.org/forum.
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Are you feeling stressed financially from caring for aging parents and your own children? @globeandmail is hosting a free virtual workshop on Sep 26 about key financial considerations and strategies for women in the sandwich generation. #CdnCaregiving
bit.ly/3XfefUb
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Therapy can help with all kinds of problems and issues. It doesn't have to wait for a crisis! If you're looking for free or low cost therapy, visit amiquebec.org/therapy
#MentalHealthMatters
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AMI is working with @centretiohtiake to develop a support group for Indigenous family carers and community members who are experiencing grief and loss. We will use culture and drumming to connect, heal, and build resilience. Interested? Email [email protected] or call 514-482-8557.
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Imagining a #Triathlon for carers...Whatever you are facing, you got this!
(Today's Olympic triathlon was postponed. Everyone faces setbacks--what matters is how you face up to your challenges!)
#SickNotWeak
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Family caregivers often run out of time to take care of themselves. Try to find a way to make time for yourself so you can recharge and be the best -you- you can be, not only for your loved ones--but for yourself. You deserve it ❤
#VacationVibes
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Looking for a volunteer position? We are currently looking for a treasurer to join our Board of Directors! To apply please send your resume to [email protected]
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If you are 15-25 years old and supporting a loved one, this magazine is for you. Find information and stories about what being a young carer is like, emotional regulation and self-care strategies, tips for balancing, where to find help and more!
This magazine is for the 1.25 million 15-25 year old Canadians who support a loved one! We're thrilled to present Kare, a bilingual digital magazine for #YoungCarers, co-developed with @RAANMontreal, thanks to support from @CdnCaregiving & @fondationfmsq
amiquebec.org/kare
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Kare: The Magazine for #YoungCaregivers is out! 🥳 so grateful to @RAANMontreal for a beautiful bilingual collab, & to @CdnCaregiving and @fondationFMSQ for enabling us to take on a project like this. A milestone for @AMIQuebec's #YoungCarers initiative. amiquebec.org/kare/
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62% of caregivers juggle work with care responsibilities. As the youngest daughter of immigrant parents, Susan Palijan provides care to her father while working full-time and completing her PhD. Read her story: bit.ly/3QpIhC4 #CdnCaregiving
ALT A portrait of Susan Palijan, a white woman with wavy dark brown hair. On the bottom left is the logo for Voices of Care, stories featured in the Caring in Canada report.
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While there is no direct research on how many Young Caregivers support a loved one with an ABI. We do know that around 41% of identified YCs in Canada support someone with a disability and around 50% of YCs care for multiple family members and for multiple reasons.
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A promising development: The Japanese government seems to be taking action to recognize and support young carers. 'Japanese government adopts plan to strengthen policies for children'
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/n…
The United States should do the same.
#CaregivingYouth
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A HUGE milestone for care providers! Canada will offer permanent residency to care providers from abroad. This is something we've been advocating for + what caregivers + care providers say they need. Thank you Min @MarcMillerVM for giving hope to millions. #CdnCaregiving #CdnPoli
Caregivers from abroad to be given permanent residence on arrival under new pilot programs. Qualified nannies, #childcare and home-support workers on a fast track to settling in Canada. theglobeandmail.com/politics… via @globeandmail @NeglectedNo #eldercare
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Let's challenge the misuse of #Accessibility in policies.
Affordability isn't the same as accessibility.
From #Childcare to #DentalCare, tell us what truly inclusive policies look like to you. Take our survey: forms.office.com/r/q6AZ1Q0uG…
#NationalAccessAbilityWeek #NAAW2024
ALT Promotional image for National AccessAbility Week by DAWN Canada, from May 26 to June 1, 2024. The image encourages parents with a disability to participate in a survey, featuring cartoon-style faces and hearts with the text: "Are you a parent with a disability? We want to hear from you! Share your voice in our survey. Your voice matters! Accessibility goes beyond affordability.
Kare: The Magazine for #YoungCaregivers is out! 🥳 so grateful to @RAANMontreal for a beautiful bilingual collab, & to @CdnCaregiving and @fondationFMSQ for enabling us to take on a project like this. A milestone for @AMIQuebec's #YoungCarers initiative. amiquebec.org/kare/
Appreciation post for @trogersresearch's Our Heart Hub. Seeing this page for carers of people with #HeartFailure meant a lot today -- knowing the family can have support and not having to hunt for it piecemeal. Thank you ❤️ ourhearthub.ca/caregiver-sup…
