Events
2026
March
Caregiver Stress Management workshop
When: March 19, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Parkland at the Garderns, 5732 College Street, Halifax
Register: Halifax@CaregiversNS.org or 902.421.7390
Facilitator: JoAnne Connors
This workshop focuses on caregiver wellbeing. It will help you:
- Discover the common caregiver stressors
- Recognize the signs of stress and burnout
- Learn coping strategies
When: March 26, 1:30 p.m. AST
Where: Zoom
Register: Info@CaregiversNS.org
Speaker: Terry Chrisholm - geriatric psychiatrist and associate professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Terry currently works in the Geriatric Medicine Outpatient Clinic in Halifax, she has been involved in many capacity assessments.
About the webinar: As a caregiver, your role may grow from providing support to making important decisions for someone you care about. Understanding how Capacity Assessment works can help you navigate that shift. Join us to learn more.
During this session, we’ll discuss:
- Capacity assessment
- Importance of power of attorney and personal directive
- Driving assessment
- What to do if they refuse care