Research Snapshot: Family Caregiving Experiences in Rural New Brunswick

This research summary (3 pages) looks at a study on the impact of providing home care in rural regions of New Brunswick.

Authors:

Cao, Erika

Organizations:

The Vanier Institute of the Family

Year: 2025

Languages: English, French

Format: Summary document

Dimension(s) of caregiving:

Realities of caregiving
Repercussions of caregiving

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To speak to a caregiver counselor about a difficult situation, ask questions or get a referral, call l’Appui’s Caregiver Support Helpline.
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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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This research summary (3 pages) looks at a study on the impact of providing home care in rural regions of New Brunswick, with a particular focus on the challenges experienced by caregivers who support a chronically ill or disabled family member at home.

The findings are based on interviews with 11 frontline workers and 13 caregivers living in remote regions of the province.

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