Health Insight
CAMPAIGN: Supporting Canadian Caregivers (2024)
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Kidney Cancer Canada – We’re Here To Help Caregivers Too!
Kidney Cancer effects approximately 8000 people a year in Canada. To date there is no known cure, but new treatment options offer hope and can prolong life, providing patients more quality time with family and friends. Having walked the walk for 12 1/2 years of caregiving for my husband, David, I can honestly say I experienced a...
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A New Day is Dawning for Caregivers Across Canada
In the darkest days of the pandemic, the struggles of caregivers and care providers were laid bare for all to see — exposing the need for a new approach to care, and new investment in care infrastructure. The 2024 Federal budget is the latest sign that a care movement is being heard in the highest...
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Empowering the Invisible Heroes: Why Caregiver Support Is Critical
More resources are needed to support caregivers — especially young ones — as they balance the challenges of work, school, and caregiving. As the former First Lady Rosalynn Carter said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers,...
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A Cancer Survivor Nurse Revolutionizes Geriatric Care and Continues to Inspire Nurses
Maya not only beat cancer at a young age but puts her life at risk everyday with her low immune and high infection work environments only to help the elderly and vulnerable find quality, trusted and affordable healthcare. Maya (Bharti) Nathani, is the CEO and Founder of Universal Health Hub. Maya is also an Educator...
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Community Resilience through Social Prescribing: Strengthening the Fabric of Care
In our quest for better health and wellbeing, it’s important to recognize the profound impact of interconnected healthcare and social systems. Beyond medical care, social factors play an instrumental role in shaping individual wellbeing and fostering community resilience. Connection is critical to our wellbeing, and the same applies to our systems. Coordinating efforts across...
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Understanding the Challenges Facing Canada’s 8 Million Caregivers
Canada’s family caregivers take on significant financial strain, along with other challenges associated with caregiving. Canada is home to over eight million unpaid family caregivers who face disproportionate monthly costs compared to non-caregivers. Caring for a loved one can come with financial strain — whether it’s the need to pay for customized supplies, modifications to...