The Squeezed Generation: Balancing Dementia Caregiving with Everything Else
This event is hosted by the Toronto Public Library.
Explore the challenges of dementia caregiving as well as practical strategies to foster resilience, connection and joy.
In 2020, Canadian care partners provided an average of 26 hours of care per week for their loved ones living with dementia. Many care partners juggle parenting with caring for someone living with dementia, as well as their other responsibilities.
In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, this virtual program will discuss the challenges of being part of this ‘squeezed generation’ as well as some practical strategies to foster resilience, connection and joy.
You’ll hear from Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization, and Dr. Adriana Shnall, Program Director of the Koschitzky Centre for Innovations in Caregiving at Baycrest.
You’ll also hear from the Alzheimer Society of Toronto about their services geared towards care partners, as well as a TPL librarian, who will discuss their favourite book from the Dementia Friendly Picture Books List, created by TPL librarians and the Alzheimer Society of Toronto.
This program will be recorded.
Registration: This virtual event is free to join; register on Eventbrite for a reminder. Once registered, you’ll receive an email with details on how to join the session. We can’t wait to see you there!
Accessibility: If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.
