Caregivers workshops expand across New Brunswick
Free workshops designed to help caregivers better navigate senior care are expanding provincewide.
The provincial government made the announcement Tuesday.
“Caregivers play a crucial role in our communities by caring for our seniors,” said Seniors Minister Lyne Chantal Boudreau. “This program enhances their quality of life by providing them with the tools needed to support seniors at home while helping them along their journey.”
The workshops are a collaboration of the provincial government, the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and the Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB).
They’re goal is to give caregivers practical resources and direct support to better navigate New Brunswick’s care services.
“This investment from the province strengthens the supports available to those caring for aging loved ones, while also creating invaluable experiential learning opportunities for the next generation of New Brunswick health-care professionals,” said NBCC vice-president of academic, innovation and student affairs.
NBCC has been leading the workshops as a pilot project since 2022. Now they’ll be available in both official languages.
“We are delighted to contribute to this essential initiative aimed at improving support for caregivers across New Brunswick,” said Diane Sénécal, CCNB’s vice-president of learning and student success.
“These workshops provide family caregivers with practical tools and, above all, the confidence they need to carry out their roles with peace of mind and assurance.”
The three-day workshops, which can be attended online or in person, cover a variety of topics, including:
- understanding the aging process
- preventing caregiver burnout
- strategies to prevent health challenges
- navigation of wait-lists and community services
- end-of-life care planning
Funding has been set aside to provide respite services for seniors while their caregivers attend the workshops.
More information can be found here.
