Caregiving within 2SLGBTQ+ populations : situation report

This report on caregiving in the 2SLGBTQ+ community highlights the realities specific to caregivers in theses communities.

Year: 2023
Languages: English, French
Format: Document (article, report, guide, etc.)
Dimension(s) of caregiving:
  • Analysis of caregiving support
  • Realities of caregiving
  • Repercussions of caregiving

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Si vous souhaitez parler à un⋅e professionnel⋅le spécialisé⋅e en proche aidance en lien avec une situation difficile, obtenir des références ou pour poser des questions, contactez le service Info-Aidant de l’Appui.

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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 report (41 pages)‎ presents the findings of a literature review on caregiving in 2SLGBTQ+ environments. It highlights realities specific to caregivers in these communities particularly impact‎ ‎ of providing in, care receivers’ characteristics, relationships, with health& social service professionals the identification as caregiver. The‎‎ report aims to contribute to the development and enhancement of the Famille Choisie (Chosen Family) program, an initiative put out by the Fondation Émergence to inform and support caregivers in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.