Events

2026

February

Extraordinary General Meeting

When: February 23, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Zoom

Register: Info@CaregiversNS.org

Caregivers Nova Scotia is holding an Extraordinary General Meeting to vote on bylaw updates and welcome three new board members. All members are invited to participate.

"Members" are all the people in the Caregivers Nova Scotia community: family and friend caregivers, community partners and supporters across different sectors, everyone who has subscribed to our newsletter. We’d love to see you there!

Agenga:

1. Special Resolution to Update Board Bylaws. Members will be asked to review and vote on proposed amendments to the organization’s bylaws. A special resolution requires a 75% majority vote of members present.
2. Election of Three (3) New Board Members. Members will vote to appoint three new Directors to the Board.

Please note: As this is an Extraordinary General Meeting, only the business outlined above will be discussed.

 

Stress Management workshop (for caregivers of youth)

When: February 24, 6 p.m.

Where: 37 Nepean Street, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Register: cbunin@newdawn.ca

Do you support a youth aged 12-25? Join our Caregiver Connections sessions - a space for conversation, learning and support.

  • Discover the common caregiver stressors
  • Recognize the signs of stress and burnout
  • Learn coping strategies

 

March

Understanding Dementia Behaviours workshop

When: March 12, 1 - 4 p.m.

Where: Parkland at the Lakes, Harris Hall, 82 Baker Drive, Dartmouth

Register: Nicole Grimm at NGrimm@shannex.com or 902.404.4161

Facilitator: Therese Henman-Phillips

Join Caregivers Nova Scotia for a free lunch & learn to explore how dementia impacts the brain, recognize that all behaviour is a form of communication and discover effective strategies for managing common expressive behaviours.

 

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