Support for Caregivers

Caregivers are family members, partners, friends or neighbours who provide personal, social, physical, and psychological support to someone in need, without getting paid. We know this work can be very challenging, and we want to make sure that you – as a Caregiver – have the supports you need.

Making your care journey easier

Visit our Community Programs page to explore the many programs and services we offer, particularly the Adult Day Program, Keeping Active, Engaged, Informed, Home Help & Maintenance, and Safety and Security.

Visit the ‘Caregiving Strategies’ site from the Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario to access a wide range of educational materials, including strategies to care for yourself, social engagement, staying active, nutrition, medication management, and more.

Sign up for ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ online workshops provided by the Central East LHIN. Over the course of six weekly classes, caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools and receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook.

Both the Caregiving Strategies website and Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshops links are available at the bottom of this page, on the right-hand side.

Are you a caregiver in need of assistance to undertake and maintain your caregiver role? Join us the 1st Wednesday of every month from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at the Minden, Auditorium (Door by entrance of Hyland Crest, Long Term Care). To register, please contact 705-457-2941 ext 2265 at Community Support Services.

The Caregiver Support link, https://www.hhhs.ca/community-programs/support-caregivers .

Caregiver Support Group

HHHS also offers a Caregiver Support Group to support caregivers of all kinds. This program is being re-designed and more information will be shared in the fall of 2023.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

This is a free six-week workshop for Caregivers that can give you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. The next series happens with HHHS - online using zoom from August 10 - September 14, 2023. Pre-registration is required - call 1-866-971-5545.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers flyer

Six-week workshop from August 10 - September 14, 2023

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Wellness Connections Program

Wellness Connections Program is designed for people aged 65 years and older to learn about healthy changes and choices to age well and connect to local service providers offering supportive programs. The program can be accessed virtually with support required through the HHHS website or in-person support. To register, please contact 705-457-2941 ext 2928 at Community Support Services.

Caregiver Support Group Flyer June 2023

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Wellness Connections Brochure (HHHS)

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Wellness Connections Postcard (HHHS)

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