Now available in English: What is a caregiver? Would you know one to see one?

The interactive infographic highlights issues and realities concerning caregivers and care receivers, the nature of the support provided, and the potential repercussions of caregiving.
26 May 2023

The Quebec Observatory on Caregiving is proud to release the English version of our interactive infographic “What is a caregiver? Would you know one to see one?” which draws on the most recent findings and statistics on key concepts set out in the Act to recognize and support caregivers.

The issues and realities the infographic highlights concern caregivers and care receivers, the nature of the support provided, and the potential repercussions of caregiving. Overall, its aim is to promote self-recognition among caregivers and an acknowledgement of their role by those around them.

[click on the pdf to view the interactive version online]

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CALL 811 (Info-Santé/Info-Social). If you need support or have concerns or questions about your health or that of a family member or friend, call 811 to speak to a nurse or psychosocial worker. Bilingual and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it’s free and confidential.

To speak to a caregiver counselor about a difficult situation, ask questions or get a referral, call l’Appui’s Caregiver Support Helpline.
Bilingual; open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

1 855 852-7784
[email protected]
www.lappui.org/en/

To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l’Appui’s Resource Directory or Proche aidance Québec's list of member organizations (in French only).

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