Centring the Voices of Carers for Canadians Living with Dementia

Care partners and older people living with dementia have unique and varied life experiences. They are diverse groups and must be seen as such in the development of policy, social and public health interventions, and tailored community resources. With increasing numbers of older people across the globe, and the changing nature and form of family and community care networks, now is the time to gain a deeper appreciation of the experiences of caregivers to prioritize improving the lives of current and future generations.

To engage and amplify the voices of caregivers, the IFA conducted semi-structured interviews with caregivers for persons living with dementia, to highlight: their lived experiences as providers of care, what health and community support means to them, the impact they bring to their communities, the resources and supports that they need, the extent to which the resources they access consider their culture, race, gender, class, age, and sexual orientation-based needs, and the importance of their inclusion in the creation of supportive resources.

Tune into the three-part series to hear the powerful testimonials of Canadian caregivers below!

This initiative is supported by Lilly Canada.

The Episodes

Welcome to the Centring the Voices of Carers for Canadians Living with Dementia Series!

This project brings together insightful interviews with experts and real-life caregivers to explore the challenges, experiences, and support strategies that shape the caregiving journey. Watch the teaser to get a glimpse of what’s coming and stay tuned each week for three engaging episodes that dive deeper into caregiving roles, support networks, identity, and resource needs.

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Resources