Caring for Caregivers
Unpaid, informal caregivers, who are typically
family members, friends and neighbours, play a vital role in helping
people with dementia reside safely at home and in their communities.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial, physical, emotional,
and mental health impacts on these unsung heroes are going largely
unnoticed with potentially huge consequences for Canada’s healthcare
system.
Op-ed
| 4-min read
Monika Slovinec D’Angelo—April 7,
2021
Focus Area—Health