Caregivers and Families
A caregiver is anyone who gives care and help to someone else.
Caregivers are a very important part of the health care team. It can be challenging at times to care for another person.
Caregiving can place increased demands on your time, schedule and existing responsibilities. Coping strategies, stress relief exercises and seeking the support of others are all important topics to consider when acting as a caregiver.
UHN Resources
Support Groups and Services
Gilda's Club
Family & Friends Support Group: Tuesdays at 6:30 to 8:00 PM
A group for any friends or family members who have a loved one with a cancer diagnosis. This group may touch upon such topics as; managing at home, alternative or complementary treatments, healthy lifestyle choices, and dealing with emotions. This group also has a focus on the self-care of the family member or friend.
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Wellspring
Caregivers Connect: Support & Relaxation
This program is a combined support group and relaxation program that provides caregivers (i.e., family members, friends or other persons who play a significant role in the care of the cancer patient) the opportunity to meet with other caregivers for discussion of challenges of the caregiving role, emotional turmoil, fear of loss, and disruption to the family.
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Nanny Angel Network
This network provides moms with cancer with a trained caregiver "Nanny Angel" who can watch their children while they are away for treatment. It provides free, professional relief (4 to 8 hours per week of in-home care) to mothers with cancer so they can attend appointments and find relief for themselves.
They work within Toronto and the GTA, including: Ajax, Brampton, Burlington, Caledon, Hamilton, Milton, Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Oshawa, Scarborough, Thornhill, Toronto, Uxbridge, Vaughan
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