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We are looking for caregivers to share personal caregiving stories in writing to help other caregivers, like you, feel less alone. These will be shared anonymously in our weekly 90Second Caregiver Newsletter, designed to provide caregivers with support in less than two minutes.
Each dispatch includes:
An introduction to a relevant topic for caregivers and their well-being
Actionable tips on the topic
A personal story (that's where you come in)
Programs and services that can help caregivers
A place for caregivers to provide feedback on the newsletter
What will be expected of me?
You'll be invited to write your own personal caregiving story in an email to our team.
Each caregiving story should communicate:
How long you have been a caregiver
What health condition the person you're supporting is experiencing
The challenges you face, and how you met those challenges based on the topic chosen below
One key takeaway for others to learn from
Select at least one of the following topics to write about: (example: circle of support - chosen family and caregiving)
Eating well for caregiving
Exercising and caregiving
How to deal with unexpected caregiver anger and aggression from your care recipient
Learning how to take time out as a caregiver
Balancing work and care as a caregiver
Caregiving and navigating crisis
Taking care of young adults as a caregiver
Caring for a developmentally delayed child as a caregiver
Financial well-being and caregiving
Letting go of caregiving
Your hearing loss and its impact on caregiving
Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia as a caregiver
Faith and spirituality in caregiving
Understanding how your culture affects your caregiving
Rural and remote caregiving
Long distance caregiving
Creating a daily routine as a caregiver
Loss and grief in caregiving
Burnout prevention for caregivers
How cultural obligations can impact caregiving
How do you manage as a caregivers when your care recipient refuses outside supports
Power of attorney –information caregivers should know
Mind and body connection in caregiving
Caregiving and loneliness
How to better support when your care recipient is finding Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) difficult
Is there another topic you'd like to focus on that could help other caregivers? If so, let us know that topic in your email.
Once you send your story, you'll connect with someone from our team virtually or over the phone for edits, with final approvals by you before we move forward.
If we share your personal caregiving story in our newsletter, you will be eligible for a $100 honorarium for your time and energy.
How can I participate?
If you are interested in sharing your story, or have any questions about how to share your story or about what a specific topic might involve, please email marnik@ontariocaregiver.ca by November 3rd, 2025, with your interest and including the following:
your name
the first three letters of your postal code
email and phone number so we can contact you
the topic (number and title from the list) or another topic of personal interest
We are looking for caregivers to share personal caregiving stories in writing to help other caregivers, like you, feel less alone. These will be shared anonymously in our weekly 90Second Caregiver Newsletter, designed to provide caregivers with support in less than two minutes.
Each dispatch includes:
An introduction to a relevant topic for caregivers and their well-being
Actionable tips on the topic
A personal story (that's where you come in)
Programs and services that can help caregivers
A place for caregivers to provide feedback on the newsletter
What will be expected of me?
You'll be invited to write your own personal caregiving story in an email to our team.
Each caregiving story should communicate:
How long you have been a caregiver
What health condition the person you're supporting is experiencing
The challenges you face, and how you met those challenges based on the topic chosen below
One key takeaway for others to learn from
Select at least one of the following topics to write about: (example: circle of support - chosen family and caregiving)
Eating well for caregiving
Exercising and caregiving
How to deal with unexpected caregiver anger and aggression from your care recipient
Learning how to take time out as a caregiver
Balancing work and care as a caregiver
Caregiving and navigating crisis
Taking care of young adults as a caregiver
Caring for a developmentally delayed child as a caregiver
Financial well-being and caregiving
Letting go of caregiving
Your hearing loss and its impact on caregiving
Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia as a caregiver
Faith and spirituality in caregiving
Understanding how your culture affects your caregiving
Rural and remote caregiving
Long distance caregiving
Creating a daily routine as a caregiver
Loss and grief in caregiving
Burnout prevention for caregivers
How cultural obligations can impact caregiving
How do you manage as a caregivers when your care recipient refuses outside supports
Power of attorney –information caregivers should know
Mind and body connection in caregiving
Caregiving and loneliness
How to better support when your care recipient is finding Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) difficult
Is there another topic you'd like to focus on that could help other caregivers? If so, let us know that topic in your email.
Once you send your story, you'll connect with someone from our team virtually or over the phone for edits, with final approvals by you before we move forward.
If we share your personal caregiving story in our newsletter, you will be eligible for a $100 honorarium for your time and energy.
How can I participate?
If you are interested in sharing your story, or have any questions about how to share your story or about what a specific topic might involve, please email marnik@ontariocaregiver.ca by November 3rd, 2025, with your interest and including the following:
your name
the first three letters of your postal code
email and phone number so we can contact you
the topic (number and title from the list) or another topic of personal interest
