Caregiving
A caregiver is a person who provides unpaid personal care, support or assistance to another person because that other person has an age-related illness, disability or challenge. Caregivers play a key role in helping people to age in place and remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
- Resources and Information:
- Manitoba government's Resident's Portal (Residents Portal | Residents (gov.mb.ca) and indicate "I am a caregiver".
- Manitoba Government Inquiry at 204-945-3744; 1-866-MANITOBA (1-866-626-4862); E-mail: mgi@gov.mb.ca
- 211 Manitoba to search for government, health, and social services throughout Manitoba or contact their free, confidential, 24/7 service by phone at 1-855-275-1197; email 211mb@findhelp.ca; TTY:1-855-405-7446.
- A Guide for the Caregiver – Information and Resources for Caregivers of Older Adults
- Manitoba's Caregiver Recognition Act Report and Inventory of Supports and Services for Caregivers for 2015 to 2019
- Resources on caregiving from the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum at https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/seniors/forum.html
- The Caregiver Recognition Act: In June 2011, Manitoba passed The Caregiver Recognition Act, becoming the first province in Canada to have legislation recognizing caregivers. The purpose of the act is to acknowledge the vital role of caregivers and to set out general principles for government and agencies to promote.
- Under this act, the first Tuesday in April is proclaimed as Caregiver Recognition Day in Manitoba. These dates will be Tuesday, April 6, 2021 and Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
