Caregivers' Circle

Connecting English-speakers from the Quebec City region who provide care to older adults, no matter where they live

A message from Marie-Christine Beaulieu
New coordinator of our Caregivers' Circle program

Hello everyone! It is with great honour that I pick up the torch passed along by our dear and dedicated Jan Anderson. I have been fortunate to work alongside her over the last few months her, learning the details of the program she started in January of 2014. During the Caregivers’ Café sessions I have attended as well as meetings, I have learned valuable insights into the world of caregivers from Jan.

I have worked at Saint Brigid’s Home for over 15 years, and I can attest to the English-speaking community’s wonderful spirit of mutual aid and support. There is an impressive world of connection, listening and respect...

• Take a walk through nature – in the park, on an easy hiking trail, or through the neighborhood.
• Treat him to a relaxing massage or an old-fashioned professional shave and haircut.
• Bring home a takeout meal from his favorite restaurant.
• Give him a set of large print playing cards or a comfy pair of new non-slip slippers.
• Arrange a family concert via Zoom, Duo, Facetime or Messenger featuring the grandkids singing or playing an instrument.

Online activities for caregivers

• Grief Recovery Training Series  May/June 2021
• CHEP Videoconference: Vision and Eye Care  - June 16
• Community Outreach: Rights Don't Get Lost with Age - June 17 
• Caregivers' Café: Special Summertime Yoga Session - July 5

More activities & resources for seniors and their caregivers 

• Advice for Carbon Monoxide Alarms from Health Canada
• Check out L'APPUI-CN Events Calendar featuring activities for caregivers in the Quebec City Region
• Companion Leisure Card, gives free admission to an accompanying person 
• Practical Legal Tools for Caregivers
• My Journey as a Caregiver Handbook
• Protective Supervision for Vulnerable People 
• Road Map to Your Caregiving Journey: A Practical Guide for Caregivers

 Activities in the Québec City region or in cyberspace 

• We're All in this Together: 2021 Lineup 
• Virtual online learning free from the Cummings Centre!
• Life Long Learning Schedule 
• Morrin Centre: Some Enchanted Evening 2 _ June 18
• Musée national des beaux arts du Québec, Picasso Figures: starting June 12
• Musée de la civilization: A virtual exhibit on our food heritage

Questions caregivers are asking

1.  "I am concerned about my eyesight. My mother suffered from macular degeneration and my father had cataracts. I want to learn more about protecting my vision. Where can I go to learn more?"
   
   Join us on June 16 for a CHEP Videoconference session with Optometrist, Dr. Antonio Canuto Community Outreach Session: Vision & Eye Care. Visit our website for more information or to register.
    
2. "I've noticed in the past year that my father's health and vision have been declining. I'm afraid about him driving his car. Where can I go to ask for help?"
   
   No matter what kind of car you drive or how old you are, you need sound physical and mental health, and good eyesight to drive. The SAAQ is a great place to start for information about state of health questions and driver's licenses. In addition, check out this helpful  article that outlines 7 Warning Signs when a loved one should STOP driving. 

New registration form to join the Caregivers' Circle 

Do you know a friend, neighbour or relative who would benefit from the services in the Wellness Centre’s Caregiver Circle program? If so, please send them this page, and suggest that they use our new modifiable registration form so they can confidentially sign up for our services.

Registering will provide community members with access to our caregivers’ concierge service, lending library, monthly e-letters and reminders about upcoming Caregivers’ Circle and other community outreach activities.

Visit the Caregivers' Circle section on our website to learn about all of the above services and more, or copy and paste this quick link to send a friend: wejh.ca/caregivers-circle/register-to-join

Links to health, wellness, and community resources