Resources for Caregivers and Healthcare Providers in Huron-Perth
Caregivers - Time to Talk
Many caregivers do not see themselves as caregivers – they are “just” a spouse, sibling, daughter, son, or friend who is helping someone in need. They have a hard time asking for help and experience challenges in obtaining the information they need and understanding what resources are available to them. The Time to Talk Toolkit was created to increase awareness around the role of caregiving, the challenges associated with being a caregiver and things healthcare providers and caregivers can do to improve the experience for caregivers. The Toolkit was created by a team of caregivers and healthcare providers in Huron-Perth.
A Caregiver's Perspective
Time to Talk has helped me tremendously. I struggled when asked what my occupation and hobbies are. I struggled to self-identify my new role and if it had a title/label. Many times I have responded to occupation ‘[son’s] CEO and Mom of 3.’ Thanks to this amazing program I now proudly respond caregiver.