Canadian Press – National strategy must recognize caregivers as ‘backbone of society: centre

Canadians need help looking after family members who are aging, sick or have disabilities, and many caregivers are seniors who need help themselves, says a new report calling for a national strategy that recognizes the mental and financial toll of the job.

The report released Wednesday by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence highlights the need for compensation for caregivers, respite, easily accessible home care and workplace policies to support people juggling work and care.