Caregiver resources

 Self-care

Caregiver Self-Care Plan

Access this step-by-step guide to help you identify pain points and create a personalized plan to improve your overall health and wellbeing.

Caregiver handbook

Tips to help caregivers navigate the healthcare system more easily and efficiently.

Caregiver self-assessment

Take our caregiver burnout self-assessment to see how you’re doing.

Setting Healthy Boundaries as a Caregiver

A worksheet to help identify your needs.

 Sharing information with the caregiving team

Preparing for a Doctor's Visit

A checklist that caregivers can use for initial or repeat visits with physicians.

Preparing for a Pharmacist's Visit

For when first meeting with a pharmacist, sharing an update or filling a new prescription.

Tracking My Support Network

A worksheet to help caregivers share their support network with their pharmacist.

 Information about caregiving for specific conditions

Alzheimer’s:

Disease resources for patients and caregivers

Cancer:

A Guide for Caregivers

Dementia:

A Guide for Caregivers

HIV/AIDS:

What You Need to Know

Multiple Sclerosis:

A Guide for Caregivers

Rheumatoid arthritis:

A Guide for Caregivers

Vasculitis:

A Guide for Caregivers

 Power of attorney forms

*Disclaimer: Resources on this site contain legal information that cannot be used as legal advice. This information is not a substitue for legal advice, and you should always consult a legal advisor if you need legal advice or have any legal questions about yourself or your loved ones.

Note: A "power of attorney for property" is different from a "power of attorney for personal care" (sometimes called a "proxy," "directive," "personal directive," or "representation agreement," depending on your province or territory). Powers of attorney for personal care are required in the event that the person in your care no longer has the ability to make their own decisions. Powers of attorney for personal care may be more common in situations of mental health issues or cognitive decline. These should be discussed with your family doctor or a legal advisor.