Caregiver Information
2025 - There are an estimated 4 million caregivers in Ontario – These individuals provide unpaid support, both physical and emotional, to family members, partners, friends, or neighbors who have a physical or mental health challenge. This number is significant, and we know these numbers are only increasing. This support can be provided for any length of time.
For further caregiver information please refer to The Ontario Caregivers Organization - 2024 Caregiver Spotlight newsletter
By 2029 more than 9 Million Ontarians expect to be in a position of needing to provide care
From 2017-2020, HPHA partnered on a project "Connecting the Dots for Caregivers" as one of four Changing CARE projects funded by the Change Foundation. Frontline healthcare providers worked together with local caregivers to co-design and implement a series of tools and resources to better support caregivers in their journeys.
Locally co-designed resources include:
- Time to Talk Toolkit – Helps caregivers to recognize themselves as caregivers
- Who to Call in Huron Perth Card – Includes key phone numbers to use in a crisis and to connect with local services
- Caregiver Identification Badge – An advocacy tool for caregivers to wear or carry
- Healthcare Journey Binder – Templates to help caregivers and patients manage their journey
- Caregiver Guide & Videos – Education on seven key topics for caregivers
- caregivershuronperth.ca – Helps caregivers and healthcare providers find local services, programs and resources
All resources are available for download at caregivershuronperth.ca
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