Case Study

• Over three million Canadians are now caring for an elderly, chronically ill or dying relative at home
• That the average caregiver spent 20 hours a week providing care for a minimum of 4 years, with 25 per cent of caregivers spending at least 40 hours a week in the role of cargiver
• 1 in 4 caregivers is without help; one in 4 has paid help; and 61 per cent need more help
• Currently, 40% of people over the age of 30 are providing home care to one or more family members
• 58% of family caregivers suffer from poor physical and emotional health
• 55% of employed family caregivers report repercussions at work

When individual’s burdened by caring for a loved one at home actually do receive some respite care, we know that;

• They experience relief from some of the daily pressures that family caregivers face.
• They become more knowledgable in the delivery of vital home health care.
• They receive greater access to support systems.
• It improves the physical and emotional health for the whole family.
• That they experience better productivity and enhanced contribution to community orginizations and the workforce.
• They were able to provide an enhanced level of care and compassion for the individuals being cared for.