In this course, you will learn the importance of self-care for caregivers. You will learn to identify the various signs and symptoms commonly associated with caregiver burnout and explore strategies to prevent and manage it. Caring for a loved one with dementia requires significant physical, mental, and emotional effort. To provide a positive caregiving experience, it’s important for caregivers to look after themselves when attending to someone living with dementia.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the importance of self-care for caregivers.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout.
Develop strategies to prevent and manage caregiver burnout.
DSORC Centre Closure - February 13
Due to severe weather conditions, the DSORC Centre will be closed on Thursday, February 13 and all in-person programs and services will be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.