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Compassion in Caregiving is a community for caregivers of all ages. If you are the caregiver of an aging family member or friend this community is for you.

For more information please visit our website: http://www.compassionincaregiving.com Compassion in Caregiving is a supportive community. There will not be any tolerance for hate or bullying. All individuals who express any hate or bullying will be removed and blocked from the group. Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links are not permitted. If you would like to share your business or other content please message us! Please be kind. This is a safe environment.

11/21/2025

Having just started her career and life as a young mom, Katie Brandt’s () entire world changed in an instant when her husband was diagnosed with FTD in his early 30s. The next several years, compounded by care for multiple family members in addition to her young son, threw her in the depths of ongoing crisis. But through her tremendous resiliency and learning, Katie has used her pain and story for change and tremendous ongoing advocacy in ways we often could not imagine.

Listen to today's episode wherever you find your podcasts, or at the link in the bio!

11/20/2025

Just because a caregiver seems happy on the outside
does not mean they are not carrying fear, grief,
pressure, exhaustion, or guilt underneath.

Many caregivers learn to smile through overwhelm.

Please check in on your caregiver friends and family.
A simple message, a call, or a moment of presence
can make a real difference.

11/19/2025

Did you know that we have a private mental health practice specifically focused on caregiver support?

Our 5 therapists each focus on different lenses of caregiving and have decades of combined experience. We specialize in supporting caregivers caring for someone with dementia (FTD, Alzheimer's, Lewis Body, Vascular Dementia), stroke, anoxic and traumatic brain injuries, cancer, mental health diagnoses, and more. We also bring a plethora of therapeutic modalities when it comes to your care as we do not believe one size fits all.

Visit our website to book your free 15 minute consultation call today and start shaping your future of caregiving.

11/17/2025

Grieving, but they are still alive. Guilty, because, yet, you are thankful to have them with you in this moment. Sadness, but you are spending hours a day by their side. Longing for what once was, while also thankful for what is.

These are the complexities of grief in caregiving.

Have you experienced caregiver grief?

Share your experience with us below ✨

11/14/2025

We have heard about caregiving, we have heard about eldercare, but how often do you hear about working caregivers? This topic is JUST starting to come to the forefront, yet millions of caregivers have been balancing work and care for years and continue to on a daily basis.

In today’s episode, Christa Haanstra () , lead for the working caregiver initiative at the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (an initiative by the Azrieli Foundation), joins Stephanie to talk about the statistics of working care, what we know to be true about caregivers in the workplace and how workplaces can do better to support their caregivers, most who are hidden. Christa also talks about the invaluable skills caregivers bring to their jobs and the reasons why caregivers choose to hide their roles at home.

Listen to today's episode wherever you find your podcasts or at the link in the bio!

11/12/2025

What a *pinch me* moment to be back at my Alma Mater, the first time since I graduated from my MSW program! This time with the opportunity to speak to second year MSW students about healthcare system navigation and impacts on caregiver mental health. It was also wonderful to share my career journey so far and answer many questions from students looking to forge their own paths for change. Truly a pleasure to present alongside Ron Belano () and a huge thank you to Dr. Rachelle Ashcroft for having us.

11/10/2025

When caregivers reach out to us, they often want clear answers - what to say, how to help, what to do next. But so much of this journey isn’t about the doing. It’s about what’s underneath it all.

The guilt when you set boundaries. The sadness as things change. The shame when you can’t do it all.

Understanding and naming these emotions is part of caregiving too- and it’s where true strength begins.

11/07/2025

The person you care for has a daily routine or activities in their daily life they hope to continue to uphold, but yet when connected to a new home care agency or when in hospital, they are told they may have to modify or change how they approach their activities of daily life. How can these third parties tell you and the person you care for how to participate in activities of daily living and why is this important?

In today’s episode, Stephanie explores the background on why and how third parties can inform care in alternative settings or while using external services and what you can do about this approach to care.

Listen now at the link in the bio or wherever you find your podcasts!

11/06/2025

Wow, what a true honour and privilege it was to emcee this year’s Canadian Caregiving Summit with , an initiative through the Azrieli Foundation. Having the opportunity to share my own caregiving story in front of the caregiving greats was an experience I will remember and hold in my heart for my lifetime. I am so filled with passion, drive and immense gratitude to know and collaborate with the forces behind caregiving change as we work together to transform the future of care in Canada.

And, of course, as you can see on the first photo- mommy and baba are always with me wherever I go 🩷.

Photo credit 1 & 2: byfield-pitman phototherapy

11/05/2025

Navigating the healthcare system can be full on EXHAUSTING.

Caregivers can spend hours coordinating care, waiting for answers, and feeling left out of decisions.

Many report high stress from poor communication, long waits, confusing systems, and lack of follow-up or support.

You’re not failing -the system is overloaded.
Your effort deserves rest and recognition.

✨ Follow Compassion in Caregiving for everything caregiver mental health.

11/03/2025

For many caregivers, advocacy isn’t a choice. It’s survival.

What starts as asking for help turns into fighting to be heard.
Unreturned calls. Missed follow-ups. Constant stress.

You’re not asking for too much. You’re carrying too much.

Your voice matters, and so does your mental health.

What are you currently advocating for?

10/31/2025

Spencer Klein was only 7 years old when his father was first diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration (behavioural variant). From a very young age, he witnessed how profoundly this illness affected his father, mother, and entire family.

Today, Spencer is a passionate advocate for FTD, dedicated to changing the narrative around the disease and supporting those impacted by it. He recently biked 3600+ miles across America to raise awareness about FTD and continues to speak publicly and educate others, driven by his commitment to help end this devastating illness.

In today's episode he talks about his profound experience of love, loss and change.

Listen now at the link in the bio or wherever you find your podcasts!

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