Caregiver’s Tax Credit (doesn’t require the person with the disability to have the DTC, but a doctor’s note may be requested by the CRA). Here are webpages to learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/caring-someone-ill/tax-credit-caregiver.html and https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/deductions-credits-expenses/canada-caregiver-amount.html
Healthcare Worker Resources – https://www.careforcaregivers.ca/
During these difficult times your mental health is a priority. Whether you’re looking for up to date credible information to ease your mind, a free workshop to learn about resiliency, or quick daily coping tips, it’s here. This site provides a diverse collection of quick and easy resources to support your mental health.
Canadian Mental Health Association Care for the Caregiver – https://cmha.bc.ca/documents/care-for-the-caregiver/
The Caregiver Space – https://thecaregiverspace.org/
An online peer support community created and run by people who provide care. This is a space for everyone who provides care, no matter who you are or where you are in your caregiving journey
https://www.caregiving.com/ – Launched in 1996, Caregiving.com has one of the largest libraries of caregiving stories. Our community of bloggers and contributors take care of aging parents, spouses, and anyone they consider family. Find consolation in their reflections and confidence in their advice.
Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) is a provincial, not-for-profit that proudly and compassionately supports over 1 million people in British Columbia that provide physical and/or emotional care to a family member, friend, or neighbour. FCBC supports caregivers by providing access to information, education and supports that enable caregivers to feel more confident and successful in their important role. – https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/
Resources and the Caregiver Support Line information: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/for-family-caregivers/
Family Caregiver Support Groups: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/family-caregiver-support-groups/
Other Community Supports: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/get-help/other-community-supports/
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence: https://canadiancaregiving.org/