The Ontario Caregiver Organization

This report includes data collected from 903 self-reported caregivers in Ontario about their caregiving experience, including:  

• The Caregiver Role and Responsibilities
• Caregiver Health and Wellness
• The Financial Impact of Caregiving
• Balancing Work and Care
• Experiences with the healthcare system

It also includes chapters on how the OCO is preparing for the future and what providers can do to support caregivers. 

Well-supported family caregivers contribute to better patient health outcomes. Supporting family members, partners, friends or neighbours with physical and/or mental health needs, caregivers help enhance care delivery and improve health outcomes for patients. This benefits not only the people in their care, but our healthcare system overall.