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Caregiver Support

People with diabetes are over three times more likely to be hospitalized for cardiovascular disease compared to those without diabetes. These serious outcomes not only affect the person living with the condition but also increase the physical, emotional, and financial demands on caregivers.

Emotional & Mental Well-Being

Couples Dancing

Caregiver Preparedness

In Canada, diabetes contributes to:

30%

of strokes
 

40%

of heart attacks

50%

of kidney failure needing dialysis

70%

of non-traumatic lower limb amputations

Elderly Care Interaction

Respite Care Options

Canadian caregivers provide:

30 hours

of unpaid care each week, equal to a full-time job

47%

of caregivers are feeling tired, 44% anxious, and 37% overwhelmed

1 in 4

caregivers report fair or poor mental health due to caregiving demands

1 in 3

unpaid caregivers  in Canada are distressed, feel angry, or depressed

Gardening Activity

Financial Support & Cost Relief

Mother And Daughter

Learning Centre

Reading in Library

Support Groups

Group Porch Gathering
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