Walk through almost any neighbourhood, and behind one of those front doors you'll find a family caregiver. The numbers are staggering. Over 25 million North Americans are currently looking after elderly relatives with health problems. Shot over an entire year, Labour of Love shows the human side of caregiving - the loving bonds, the frustrations and heartaches, the mundane tasks and the constant fatigue. Labour of Love includes five intimate profiles of caregivers and their families. This special video takes us to the heart of what it means to be a caregiver, offering hope for everyone who is caring for …
What are the challenges in being a caregiver for an elderly person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? Write a letter to your MPP or MLA to address concerns regarding families faced with providing care for an elderly person. How would one find long-term care facilities or even at-home support services available to the elderly in your community? With a “grey tsunami” about to hit the baby boomer generation, what policies need to be implemented to provide for an ageing population?