Wow, Canada! Our hearts are full! By purchasing a Petro-Canada best wash ticket between March 19 and April 1, you raised $319,464 for Canadian family caregivers. That’s a lot of clean cars! #CareMakerDays

Wow, Canada! Nos cœurs sont remplis! En achetant un billet de notre meilleur lavage Petro-Canada entre le 19 mars et le 1er avril, vous avez aidé à amasser 319 464 $ pour les proches aidants canadiens. C'est beaucoup de voitures propres! #JournéesDesProchesAimants

We’re proud to support Kids Brain Health Network and their ACT program for family caregivers! Our funding will help extend this important program's reach to family caregivers in Black and Indigenous communities. #CareMakers

“Whatever he needs from me, I’m there for whatever he requires.”
Emily cares for her father, John, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She’s one of 10 Canadian caregivers featured in 24hoursofcare.ca

« Peu importe ce dont il a besoin, je suis là pour lui. »
Emily prend soin de son père, John, qui est atteint de la maladie de Parkinson. Elle fait partie des 10 proches aidants canadiens en vedette dans 24heuresdesoins.ca

Family caregivers are an essential part of our health care & social systems, yet too often they are unrecognized and unsupported. At #CareMakers , we’re working with organizations across the country to increase the support & resources available caremakers.ca/our-impact/

Les proches aidants sont essentiels à nos systèmes de santé et sociaux. Pourtant, trop souvent, ils ne sont pas reconnus ni soutenus. À la Fondation #ProchesAimants , nous travaillons avec des organismes partout au pays pour accroître le soutien et les ressources disponibles.

Here’s a valuable resource for family caregivers of loved ones living with dementia - the Cognitive Connections: Conversations on Dementia podcast - by Alzheimer Society of Alberta + NWT. We’re proud to support the work they do providing programs for family caregivers. alzheimersocietyalberta.podbean.com

It’s National Volunteer Week! If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute, consider volunteering to help out a family caregiver, either through a local organization or by reaching out one-on-one. Thank you to all the volunteers who help #LightenTheLoad #NVW2024

C'est la Semaine nationale de l'action bénévole! Si vous cherchez une occasion de contribuer, pensez à faire du bénévolat pour aider un proche aidant. Merci à tous les bénévoles qui aident à #AllégerLeFardeau #SAB2024

The need to provide care can arise without warning. For many, this can result in financial hardships or overwhelm busy schedules. At #CareMakers , we support national & local orgs across the country with grants to help #LightenTheLoad . Learn more: caremakers.ca/support-us

Le besoin de fournir des soins peut être soudain. Plusieurs font alors face à des difficultés financières ou des horaires très chargés. À la #FondationProchesAimants , nous soutenons les organismes locaux et nationaux canadiens avec des subventions pour aider à #AllégerLeFardeau

Today is #NationalCaregiversDay ! While many family caregivers don’t take holidays or time off, it’s important to recognize the essential work they do. Retweet to show your appreciation for family caregivers across Canada.

C'est la #JournéeNationaleDesProchesAidants ! Tandis que peu de proches aidants prennent des vacances ou des congés, il est important de reconnaître le travail essentiel qu'ils réalisent. Retweetez pour montrer votre appréciation à l'égard des proches aidants partout au Canada.

Last call for CareMaker Days! When you purchase a best wash ticket from Petro-Canada, we’ll receive a $2 donation & you get 30% off the wash. You get a clean car and help make a difference! Ends April 1. Learn more at petro-canada.ca/en/about-petro… #CareMakerDays

Being a family caregiver can have many different meanings & responsibilities. One of our National Grant recipients Baycrest have put together a resource highlighting caregiving facts & has suggestions for supporting caregivers. Download here: www-prd-cdn.petro-canada.ca/-/media/projec… #CareMakers

While providing care can be fulfilling, the pressures of caregiving often take a mental toll. At CareMakers, we support national & local organizations across the country with grants to help #LightenTheLoad for family caregivers. Learn more at: caremakers.ca/support-us #CareMakers

There’s still time to support Canadian family caregivers AND wash away the winter grime! When you purchase a best wash ticket from Petro-Canada before April 1, we’ll receive a $2 donation plus you’ll get 30% off the wash. Learn more at petro-canada.ca/en/about-petro… #CareMakerDays

The list of added responsibilities are a weight that many caregivers carry. That’s why we provide grants to organizations that are working to #LightenTheLoad . Learn how you can help support Canadian caregivers at caremakers.ca/support-us

La liste des responsabilités additionnelles est un fardeau que portent plusieurs proches aidants. C'est la raison pour laquelle nous offrons des subventions aux organismes qui travaillent pour #AllégerLeFardeau . prochesaimants.ca/soutenez-nous