Caregiving
A caregiver is a person who provides informal and unpaid personal care, support or assistance to another person because that other person has an age-related illness, disability or challenge. Informal caregivers play a key role in helping care receivers to age in place and remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Resources and Information:
- A Guide for the Caregiver – Information and Resources for Caregivers of Older Adults
- Caregiver Recognition Act Report, for the period 2015-2019 and Resources for Caregivers 2015: Inventory of Manitoba Services and Supports.
- 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.
