Nat’l, independent, charitable org committed to enhancing family wellbeing by making information about families in Canada. RT≠endorsement. FRA: @InstitutVanier
Employed caregivers who provide 11-20 hours/week of care were twice as likely to have poor work-life balance and 1.7 times more likely to reduce paid work hours compared with those providing less than 10 hours/week. #NationalCaregiverDay https://t.co/xlb7JN9ATL
"To listen to children means recognizing that they have something to say. It means acknowledging their expressive capacity." -Dr. Stefania Maggi
Read our blog on What Does it Mean to Listen to Children?
View the blog: https://t.co/Dm1WC1g4J6
In 2021, approximately 842,000 (3%) people aged 15 years and older lived in subsidized housing in Canada, with women (3%) being more likely than men (2%) to live in this type of housing.
• Article ➡️ https://t.co/AqKr4ED9Yl.
• Infographic ➡️ https://t.co/8UWV4voU6A.
New Report: What can Canada learn from other countries about helping older adults Age in the Right Place? Today we launch Caring for an Ageing Australia, the first in a series of reports examining how major countries are supporting their ageing populations https://t.co/zoR0VNjzlb
@SophMathieu presented at the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. She appeared as part of a panel of witnesses in view of its study of Bill C-35: https://t.co/PVoCCXiGZX
Grateful to the #CBC and Matt Galloway (@mattgallowaycbc) for the chance to discuss childcare today. $10/day is the first, but far from the last step, to ensure we build a quality early learning & childcare system that works for Canada. https://t.co/zLTmsO71nA
Why is my sibling with a disability living under the poverty line? Learn how systemic barriers prevent people with disabilities from getting out of poverty and what you can do to strengthen their long-term financial security. #SiblingsDay#Caregiving https://t.co/zLb4kPoWaD
This #SiblingsDay, we are feeling grateful for the wonderful work Siblings Canada is doing to support adult sibling caregivers across Canada: https://t.co/Dk6Tn5MJC7
Happy #SiblingsDay to all the caring, supportive siblings out there! #ItsASiblingThing
Despite easing COVID-19 restrictions, 1 in 4 #caregivers feel their caregiving responsibilities have become more difficult. Find out why in our Spotlight on Ontario’s Caregivers report:https://t.co/xyuu4jX31g
Our new study looks at socioeconomic factors among First Nations children living off-reserve and #Métis and #Inuit children that are associated with high school completion or higher education. Read it here: https://t.co/fqWstXuYv4. #DiversityData
Using data from the 2018 Canadian Housing Survey, our new study looks at the #housing experiences and the health and well-being among First Nations people living off reserve, Métis and Inuit. To read it: https://t.co/hGPyZ1uE7o.
New data on the diversity of corporate boards and senior management in Canada shows that 0.6% of #women executives had a disability in 2019, compared with 0.8% in 2016.
Check out our new article to learn more: https://t.co/ATy9ZIIwDS. #DiversityData
Our Research Snapshots provide further insights on caregiving:
1. Urban Indigenous Perspectives on Juggling Paid Work and Unpaid Care for Elders https://t.co/VccSxpmkNJ
2. Migrant Families’ Perspectives on Caregiving and Community Support in Canada https://t.co/hK1x5hppmx
Our already strained health care system cannot function without caregivers.
For individuals receiving home care across the country, caregivers are responsible for providing 70-75% of that care.
#NationalCaregiverDay
There are over 8 million people across Canada providing care to someone in their lives. We see your commitment. We know your struggles. We celebrate you today and are working towards a better future every day.
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#NationalCaregiverDay
In 2022, just over half of women aged 15 and older (52%) provided paid or unpaid care to children and care-dependent adults in the previous 12 months. To learn more: https://t.co/dP29XOLDru.