09 October, 2008

Caregivers in Canada from GovInfo

A new group is emerging in Canadian society - known as the Sandwich Generation These are individuals caught between the often conflicting demands of caring for children and caring for seniors.
VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses) has launched a groundbreaking new tool for Canada’s nearly three million caregivers: “Caregiver Connect…from Caring to Sharing". It provides access to information and resources that caregivers need to care for themselves, to provide better quality care to their family members and/or friends, and to connect and share with other caregivers through a virtual discussion forum. From the website there are many links to government programs and information.