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What can be done to keep caregivers in good shape and stave off a caregiving crisis? Technological advances have provided connective technologies such as social media as well as virtual meeting platforms that both reduce the burden of caring for someone and help caregivers find support and empathy from other caregivers with similar challenges. A website directory of useful resources for caregivers, ranging from discussion groups to publications to full courses, is available from the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence.
While addressing a knowledge gap is helpful, there are also hard costs to caregiving. Dr. Fakolade and her colleagues also want to see the federal government step up with tax credits that help caregivers offset their caregiving expenses.
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