Service Description
Our H.E.A.R.T.S Caregiver Program provides professional support, educational resources, and networking opportunities for older adult caregivers who care for adults with developmental disabilities.
Using virtual tools, H.E.A.R.T.S. program staff support clients with:
- future care planning;
- access to developmental services;
- caregiver wellness activities, and
- regular workshops on topics of interest to caregivers.
Educational Resources: Supporting families in caregiving
Below are a series of educational modules and workshops specially developed for caregivers of persons with developmental disabilities. Educational modules were created in partnership with Humber College.
Module 1: Understanding stress through mind-body connection
Module 2: Supporting families (di)stress reduction
Module 3: Supporting families in caregiving – Increasing your resilience
Module 4: Supporting families in caregiving – Healthy aging accepting change
This program is offered in collaboration with Humber College, Community Living York Central, and other agencies that support adults with disabilities and their caregivers and is fully funded by the United Way Greater Toronto’s Allan Slaight Foundation.
Eligibility
Open to older adult caregivers (ages 55+) caring for adults (ages 18+) with developmental disabilities.
Please call the H.E.A.R.T.S Caregiver Program Manager at 416-243-0127 ext. 262 for further program information.
