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Caregiver Support Across Nova Scotia

Providing monthly peer support groups, telephonic support, web resources, workshops, respite options, and caregiver guidance. Contact CaregiversNS.org.

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Caregiver Support Across Nova Scotia

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  1. Nobody understands a caregiver like another caregiver. We facilitate 21 monthly peer Support Groups for caregivers across the province. CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  2. Recognizing that you are an unpaid caregiver is important to your physical and mental health. CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  3. “Caregivers Nova Scotia’s monthly support group has helped me immensely over the past three years. It is my ‘safe haven.” – CNS Caregiver CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  4. Caregiver TeleGroup Support A monthly telephone-based support groupfor caregivers who: Cannot leave their loved one Have mobility issues Do not have access to transportation CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  5. “This [caregiver support group] is the only place in the world where I can say exactly how I feel and I know I won’t be judged.” – CNS Caregiver CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  6. Transitions in Adult Care (TiAC) is Caregivers Nova Scotia’s one-stop web resource to help caregivers and their loved ones navigate changes related to care needs and ageing. CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  7. Government programs & benefits for caregivers? We can help you find them. CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  8. Do you need respite? • Facility-based respite through Continuing Care • Adult Day Programs • Autism NS respite database • Supportive Care program funding • Nova Scotia Respite Guide CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  9. We offer free educational workshops across the province, including: Caregiver Stress Management helps identify stressors in your caregiving role; offers coping exercises and activities. CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  10. Free educational workshops Brushing Up on Mouth Care reinforces good oral care; also focuses on loved ones who have dexterity issues or who are palliative. CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  11. Free educational workshops Safe Medicines for Seniors & Caregivers helps identify areas where mistakes can be made as we manage a loved one’s medication; includes a guest pharmacist. CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  12. Free educational workshops Advance Care Planning for Caregivers learn how to write your own plan for future personal, acute and end-of-life care and determine who will speak for you when you cannot speak for yourself. CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  13. Are you looking for information on: • Downsizing • Low-income seniors housing • Private-pay housing options • Long-term care • You’ll find all of this and more under Transitions in Adult Care on ourwebsite. CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

  14. Contact us to get your free copy of The Caregiver’s Handbook It’s our premiere resource! CaregiversNS.org 1.877.488.7390 #CGAware2018

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