Today@Dal

Wednesday, May 18th marks Dal’s 7th annual Caregiver Appreciation Day, part of Caregiver Awareness Month in Nova Scotia. 

Many of us at Dal are stretched to fulfill many roles and to care for others.  While time and energy can be in short supply, information and support is around you to tap into.  Here are some of what’s available.

1. Caregiver Support Group – Dal’s next monthly virtual meeting is May 18th at noon. Contact healthy@dal.ca to be added to the contact list.
   
   
2. Resource lists and workplace guidelines available on MyDal.
   
   
3. Employee Grieving Circle – June 6
   
   
4. Information and support available through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – Search for “Dalhousie University” on the landing page or create a personal log in for yourself
   • Caring for Older Adults Across the Miles (blog post)
   • Care for the Caregiver (blog post)
   • Practicing Patience with Aging Parents (blog post)
   • Counselling and Information Services – confidential and at no cost at http://workhealthlife.com or 1-800-376-4765
5. Caregivers Nova Scotia website, including the Caregiver’s Handbook

Inquiries: healthy@dal.ca