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This section highlights the latest news, publications and activities of the Observatory and more.
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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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Latest news
2023: an eventful year in terms of advancing knowledge about caregiving
We end 2023 with a look back at the Observatory’s activities and achievements.
New Releases: Infographics on Caregivers in Quebec and the Type of Support They Provide
Discover the key findings of the statistical report, “Qui sont les personnes proches aidantes au Québec et quel type de soutien apportent-elles ? Une analyse différenciée selon le sexe et l’âge”
The Quebec Observatory on Caregiving Launches its English Website
English-speakers can now browse the Observatory’s website to learn more about its mission, access caregiving definitions and statistics, and explore the vast array of publications available in the Knowledge portal on caregiving.
New release: “La reconnaissance et l’autoreconnaissance des personnes proches aidantes : enjeux et pratiques”
During the National Caregivers Week 2023, discover the Observatory’s new publication and latest webinar “La reconnaissance et l’autoreconnaissance des personnes proches aidantes : enjeux et pratiques”
Newsletter – 4th edition, November 2023
The latest edition of the Observatory newsletter celebrates the vital contribution of caregivers, to mark National Caregivers Week in Quebec (November 5 to 11)
2022-2023 Activity Report: The Observatory Sheds Light on the Previous Year’s Achievements
The Observatory’s latest activity report covers the full range of its projects, achievements and collaborations from April 2022 to March 2023, allowing it to continue raising awareness and fostering recognition of caregiving.
National Caregivers Week 2023’s Schedule
Many of our collaborators have organized activities to honour caregivers and raise awareness of their many different realities.
Webinar: Promoting the Recognition of Caregivers: A Review of Practices in Quebec, Canada, and Abroad
On October 25th, the Observatory will present its webinar “Promoting the Recognition of Informal Caregivers: A Review of Practices in Quebec, Canada, and Abroad” produced jointly with the Communité de pratique en proche aidance.
Regular Updates on Caregiving
The Observatory now has two social media platforms: a Facebook and a LinkedIn page.
Call for Participation
As part of a major project in which the Observatory is involved, the Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) is looking for caregivers to participate in the follow-up committee for the “Approches d’évaluation et indicateurs permettant d’évaluer l’atteinte des buts visés par la Politique nationale pour les personnes proches aidantes” project.
2020-2022 Activity Report: First Review of the Observatory’s Activities
In its very first activity report, the Observatory outlines the projects and achievements that have marked its first two years of existence.
Webinar “Les enjeux des proches aidants de personnes atteintes de cancer : Répondre à leurs besoins avec des interventions d’autogestion” Is Now Available for Replay
The webinar (in French) “Les enjeux des proches aidants de personnes atteintes de cancer : Répondre à leurs besoins avec des interventions d’autogestion” presented by Sylvie Lambert is now available for replay.
