Knowledge portal on caregiving
This knowledge portal provides access to reliable, objective and relevant publications on caregiving to stimulate action, inform decision-making and fuel research. Presented in varying formats, the publications originate from Quebec, Canada and abroad, are intended for all of the Observatory’s target audiences and cover all five dimensions of caregiving. New publications are added continuously. Stay tuned!
To learn more about how we select and share third-party publications, see this document [currently in French only].
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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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What Is a Caregiver? Would You Know One to See One?
This infographic takes up the concepts presented in the definition of ‘caregiving’ in the Act to recognize and support caregivers.
Discussion Paper Series
Cette série de documents de réflexion explore des thématiques peu discutées en proche aidance, avec pour objectif de sensibiliser et d’informer les professionnel·le·s travaillant auprès des personnes proches aidantes.
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.
Les proches aidantes et les proches aidants au Québec. Analyse différenciée selon les sexes
This statistical report (in French) draws a portrait of caregivers in Quebec, highlighting the differences between caregiving situations for women and men.
Les proches aidantes et les proches aidants au Québec. Analyse différenciée selon les sexes
This microsite (in French) presents a visual and interactive summary of the report “Les proches aidantes et les proches aidants au Québec – Analyse différenciée selon les sexes.” (2018).