Ten Caregiver Myths

This online article sets out to deconstruct 10 popular misconceptions about caregiving with a view to encouraging caregivers to recognize their role.
Year: 2022
Languages: English, French
Format: Web document or format
Dimension(s) of caregiving:
  • Realities of caregiving
  • What is caregiving?

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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 online article sets out to deconstruct 10 popular misconceptions about caregiving with a view to encouraging caregivers to recognize their role and get beyond certain preconceived notions that may linger in the spheres of family, work and society in general. The article also provides links to other information and resources to support caregivers.

The article is published by L’Appui pour les proches aidants and is part of the organization’s series on the emotional impact of caregiving.