{"id":3328,"date":"2022-10-05T13:32:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T17:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/observatoireprocheaidance.ca\/definition-of-caregiving\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T18:10:59","slug":"definition-of-caregiving","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/observatoireprocheaidance.ca\/en\/definition-of-caregiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Definitions of caregiving"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Definitions of caregiving<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Below are a few definitions that clarify the Observatory\u2019s view of caregiving and form the basis of its mission. These definitions are regularly updated in consultation with our committees and collaborators to reflect the most recent developments. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

See the interactive infographic<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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CALL 811 (Info-Sant\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>\/Info-Social<\/a><\/strong>). If you need support or have concerns or questions about your health or that of a family member or friend, call 811 to speak to a nurse or psychosocial worker. Bilingual and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it\u2019s free and confidential. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Si vous souhaitez parler \u00e0 un\u22c5e professionnel\u22c5le sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9\u22c5e en proche aidance en lien avec une situation difficile, obtenir des r\u00e9f\u00e9rences ou pour poser des questions, contactez le service Info-Aidant de l\u2019Appui<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n

Ouvert du lundi au vendredi de 8h \u00e0 18h.<\/p>\n

1 855 852-7784<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

info-aidant@lappui.org<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

www.lappui.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l\u2019Appui\u2019s Resource Directory<\/strong><\/a> or Proche aidance Qu\u00e9bec's list of member organizations (in French only)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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What is caregiving?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Caregiving\"<\/strong> designates a situation in which one or more \"caregivers\" provide support to one or more \"care receivers\" (individuals with a temporary or ongoing incapacity).<\/p>\n

This support can take many different forms, including providing transportation, helping with personal care or housekeeping, offering emotional support, assisting with medical treatments or coordinating care and services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Examples of caregiving:<\/h6>