07/31/2023
WHO WE ARE: Our research team, Caring4Carers, is a group of Master’s students in the Translational Research Program () at the University of Toronto (), and we are back for the final stage of our research project!
WHAT: For our research project, we are recruiting young caregivers (aged 18-30 years) who provide(d) care in the past 3 years to someone living with dementia in Ontario. For our final project phase, we are asking these individuals to attend and contribute to a series of co-design workshops! The goal of this workshop series is to co-create an intervention to improve social connection for young caregivers. Within these workshops, participants will be able to draw on their personal experiences, and creative ideas to try and address this healthcare problem! Each workshop will be approximately 1.5-2 hours long in duration. Co-Design Workshop members will be provided with an appreciation of $20, plus compensation for applicable transit and/or parking fees, for EACH workshop attended. “Providing care” can mean a lot of different things, including (but not limited to):
- Dressing and grooming
- Administering medications
- Practical and financial support
- Emotional support
WHEN: This series of Co-Design Workshops will take place throughout the month of May – July 2023.
WHERE: The virtual platform and/or in-person location of the workshops will be collectively decided upon by the Workshop members and project team.
WHY: By participating in this series of Co-Design Workshops, you will have the chance to cocreate an intervention that supports young caregivers of people living with dementia. Here you can share your experiences and ideas in a meaningful way, with the goal of addressing this healthcare challenge.
If you are interested in learning more about or contributing to this project in any way, please contact our team at: caring4carers.trp@utoronto.ca. Let’s all work together to make a positive impact for young caregivers and the dementia community! Thank you so much!
