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Summary - The message of this resource is:
This factsheet provides a summary of the supports that are available to caregivers and caregiver-employees for each province in Canada.
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caregiving, employment
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Rated on: 10/2/2024 11:55:29 AM
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Related Evidence Summaries
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Perceived social support may be a good predictor of the burden perceived by caregivers
PLoS One (2018) -
Carer-focused strategies may improve caregiving experience for informal carers of people with mental illness
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Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly
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