caregiving websites

The links compiled below are for sites external to caregiverexchange.ca. Be sure to also check SouthWesthealthline.ca for health services listings in the South West.


support for caregivers

Canadian Caregiver Coalition, national body representing interests of caregivers with all levels of government and the community

CancerChatCanada, provides online support to people affected by cancer and their caregivers

caregiver-connect.ca, Victorian Order of Nurses national site for informal caregivers

Compassionate Care Benefits, Employment Insurance, criteria to apply and receive federal Compassionate Care Benefits

Family Service Thames Valley, provides a wide range of counselling and support services

London and District Distress Centre, confidential telephone support 24/7
Distress Line 519-667-6711, Senior's HelpLine 519-667-6600

Share The Care™, how to organize a group for someone who is seriously ill

Youth Caregivers Project, support for anyone under 25 years of age who is the main caregiver in a family


caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Reading Room, son writes about caring for mother with Alzheimer's

Alzheimer Society of Ontario, provincial caregiving resource

Alzheimer Outreach Services of McCormick Home, provides services to people with Alzheimer`s

When Dementia is in the House, a website for teens and parents trying to cope with early-onset dementia


caring for someone with cancer

Canadian Cancer Society, support for people living with cancer and their caregivers

CancerChatCanada, provides online support to people affected by cancer and their caregivers

CancerConnection, is an online community for cancer patients, their families and friends

London Regional Cancer Program, provides cancer care to patients and their families across the region of Southwestern Ontario


caring for the elderly

Canadian Association of Retired People (CARP), committed to a 'New Vision of Aging in Canada'

Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH), promotes seniors' mental health by connecting people, ideas and resources

National Seniors Council, Government of Canada advises the Government of Canada on all matters related to seniors well-being and quality of life

Ontario Long Term Care Association, largest long term care provider association in Ontario represening a mix of long term care operators

South West Community Care Access Centre, (South West CCAC) helps the elderly, people of all ages with disabilities, and those who are ill remain in their own homes for as long as possible


caring for someone near the end-of-life

BestEndings helps you navigate personal and medical decisions as life's end nears

Canadian Virtual Hospice, provides support and personalized information about end-of-life care

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, provides information about a wide range of hospice palliative care services and resources

South West Hospice Palliative Care Network, an alliance of community agencies and organizations committed to improving hospice palliative care services

VON Sakura House, a residential hospice located in Oxford County that helps people across the South West region of Ontario


caring for someone with mental illness

Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH), promotes seniors' mental health by connecting people, ideas and resources

Canadian Mental Health Association (Ontario), is committed to improving the lives of people with mental illness and their families, and to the promotion of mental health for all

Family Service Thames Valley, provides a wide range of counselling and support services

London and District Distress Centre, confidential telephone support 24/7
Distress Line 519-667-6711, Senior's HelpLine 519-667-6600

Mental Health 4 Kids, provides information on programs and services in Elgin, Huron, London, Middlesex, Perth and Oxford Counties


caring for children with special needs

Childre