How does the experience of caregiving change when it intersects with a migration journey?
This is the question we explore in our interactive infographic, “Trajectory of immigrant caregivers,” developed in collaboration with the SHERPA University Institute. The content of this trajectory builds on the work carried out as part of the Institute’s research report, “La navigation par les pair·e·s : un modèle d’accompagnement novateur pour mieux soutenir les personnes proches aidantes appartenant à un groupe ethnoculturel minoritaire (PAGEMA),” and the creation of the Confluences Toolkit.
It highlights the challenges and issues that can arise at the juncture of caregiving and immigration. In particular, it provides a better understanding of how certain issues—such as language barriers, lack of awareness of the available services, experiences of racism and discrimination, and challenges related to the organization of care and services—can complicate the trajectory of immigrant caregivers.
Beyond helping to understand these realities, it offers valuable guidance for developing practices that better respond to the needs of immigrant caregivers.
