A Qualitative Study of Caregivers Managing Their Own Health While Caring for an Older Adult with Chronic Illness

About the opportunity

Researchers at the University of Toronto are currently recruiting participants for their study: The Intersection of Caregiving and Illness: A Qualitative Study of Caregivers Managing Their Own Health While Caring for an Older Adult with Chronic Illness.

Their goal is to explore the experiences of caregivers who are managing both their caregiving responsibilities and their own health needs, in order to better understand the challenges they face and to identify ways to improve support for them.

They are looking for:

• Those currently providing care to an older adult (age 60+) with a chronic illness (e.g., heart disease, diabetes, cancer), who are also managing their own health conditions (e.g., chronic illness, mental health concerns). We are defining “sickness” broadly to capture a range of experiences.
• Participants 18 years or older

What will be expected of me?

A virtual or in person semi-structured interview that will take approximately 45-60 minutes, where caregivers can share their experiences and challenges related to managing their own health while caring for an older adult.

How do I participate?

Please contact kayla.sabloff@mail.utoronto.ca and emma.archer@mail.utoronto.ca to express your interest.