Caregiver Support
Supporting caregivers who make a difference in the lives of others
Providing care to a person who is ill can be both very rewarding and very difficult. Whether you are a hospice volunteer or a family member/friend providing support to a loved one, we are dedicated to providing assistance to you as you care for others.
Our caregivers services are available to help you feel supported during your caregiving role. If you are a caregiver in Thunder Bay - Manitouwadge and everything in between, we have support for you. View our regional coverage map for more details on the areas that we serve.
Specialized Caregiver Workshops
Our specialized Caregiver Workshop are held throughout the year and are designed to make the caregiver experience feel safer and less stressful for both you and your loved ones.
These 2 hour sessions include:
- Lifts & Transfers
- Medication and Pain & Symptom Management
- Personal Care at Home
- Grief & Bereavement
- Intro to Caregiving & Advance Care Planning
- Self Care
Caregiver Monthly Check-in Calls
We offer monthly check-in calls, provided by trained volunteers and staff.
Examples of our support includes:
- non-judgemental listening
- wellness check-ins
- We can make referrals to additional community resources on your behalf
Caregiver Drop In Sessions
Hospice Northwest offers caregiver drop-in sessions throughout the year to help caregivers navigate through their caregiving journey.
This includes:
- community resource presentations
- coffee talks
- shared meals
- peer support groups
Are you in need of Caregiver Support?
Those in need of our Caregiver Support services are accepted without prejudice and encouraged to talk about their feelings, acknowledge their emotions, and explore options. We're here to help.
"The 5 week workshop was fantastic, it was so informative and gave me so many new tips on being a full time caregiver for my 97yr old Dad. The best thing I took away is the friendships I made with all the participants in the group. We have kept in touch on a biweekly basis and it is so refreshing to touch base and be able to talk with someone who completely understands your situation and what you are going through as they are going through the same thing.."
-- Lisa Ellacott