Events
Workshops and other events
2024
September - October
When: October 16 – November 20, every Wednesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew's Community Cenre, Halifax
Young Caregiver program is designed to support caregivers aged 8-12.
For six weeks, young caregivers will gain new life and personal skills, connect with other children in a similar role and build personal strength and positive self-esteem.
Young Caregivers Association developed this program in 2003. This year, Caregivers Nova Scotia will run the program for the first time in Halifax.
Who are young caregivers?
They are children and youth, who care about a family member with a chronic illness, disability, mental health concern or an addiction.
They support their families in various ways, including:
- Personal care (medication administration, dressing, grooming)
- Siblings care
- Emotional support
- Practical care
Program benefits
- Development of new skills and knowledge tailored to young caregivers
- Insights and resources for managing caregiving responsibilities
- Activities aimed at boosting personal strength and well-being
- Opportunities to build positive self-esteem
The sessions will be led by a professional facilitator, experienced in working with youth.
Petro-Canada CareMakers generously sponsors this program.
Register today!
Secure your spot early, the program is designed for a group of ten children.
Email Kim Henry: info@caregiversns.org
We'll host two information sessions on the program.
Join us on September 11 or 24 at 2 - 3 p.m. AST via Zoom.
Email Kim Henry to register: info@caregiversns.org
February
Canadian Dental Plan Webinar
Tuesday, February 27th at 1:00 pm via Microsoft Teams
2023
December
Understanding Dementia Behaviours Workshop
Wednesday, December 5th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax
October
Understanding Dementia Behaviours Workshop
Wednesday, October 18th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Digby Curling Club, 27 Shreve Street, Digby
Understanding Dementia Behaviours Workshop
Thursday, October 12th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
H. Douglas Boyce Village Hall, 69 Pictou Road, Bible Hill
September
Understanding Dementia Behaviours
Thursday, September 21st from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tantallon Public Library, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road, Upper Tantallon
June
Understanding Dementia Behaviours
Wednesday, June 21st from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
People's Place Antigonish Town & County Library (Community Room; 283 Main Street, Antigonish)
Supporting Your Aging Loved One at Home
Monday, June 12th from 1:00 pm to 2:00pm
Woodlawn Library (31 Eisener Boulevard, Dartmouth)
May
Understanding Dementia Behaviours
Tuesday, May 23rd from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Centreville Baptist Church (870 Murray Drive, Centreville)
Wednesday, May 17th from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Kingston Library (671 Main Street, Kingston)
April
Understanding Dementia Behaviours
Thursday, April 13th from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Sackville Public Library (636 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville)
February
Planning Ahead: Learn the basics of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives with the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
2022
November
Tuesday, November 22 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lake and Shore Recreation Centre (40 Inspiration Drive, Porters Lake)
Thursday, November 17th from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Our Health Centre (3769 NS Trunk 3, Chester)
October
Tuesday, October 25 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
McConnell Library (50 Falmouth Street, Sydney)
Thursday, October 20 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
New Ross Family Resource Centre (4691 Hwy 12, New Ross)
Thursday, October 20 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
New Ross Family Resource Centre (4691 Hwy 12, New Ross)
July
Wednesday, July 13th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Whitney Pier Seniors Club (50 Breton Street, Sydney)
June
Tuesday, June 21st from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Keshen Goodman Public Library (330 Lacewood Drive, Halifax)
Wednesday, June 15th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Captain William Spry Public Library (16 Sussex Street, Halifax)
Tuesday, June 14th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Colchester Hants Public Library Community Room (15 Commerce Court, Suite 100, Elmsdale)
Tuesday, June 14th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Keshen Goodman Public Library (330 Lacewood Drive, Halifax)
Thursday, June 9th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Colchester Hants Public Library Community Room (15 Commerce Court, Suite 100, Elmsdale)
Thursday, June 9th from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Sackville Public Library (636 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville)
Friday, June 3 from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
The Old School Gathering Place (7962 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour)
May
Thursday, May 26th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 (1341 Main Road, Eastern Passage)
Wednesday, May 25th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Kingston Library (671 Main Street, Kingston)
Tuesday, May 24th from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Cole Harbour Public Library (51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour)
Tuesday, May 17th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Centreville Baptist Church (870 Murray Drive, Centreville)
Caregiver Stress Management - RESCHEDULED to June 3rd (see above)
Friday, May 13th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Old School Gathering Place (7962 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour)
Wednesday, May 4th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
St. Joseph Church basement (118 Granville Street, Port Hawkesbury)
April
Friday, April 29th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 (1341 Main Road, Eastern Passage)
Friday, April 8th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
CORAH at NSCC Middleton
Wednesday, April 6th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Community Credit Union: Business Innovation Centre (5 Ratchford Street, Amherst)
Oral Health Tips for Caregivers
Tuesday, April 5 at 1:00 pm
via Zoom
March
Thursday, March 24th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tantallon Library (3646 Upper Hammonds Plains Road, Upper Tantallon)
Wednesday, March 16th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Chebucto Connections, Upstairs Program Space (#101 - 531 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield)
Staying Connected for Optimal Wellbeing
Thursday, March 3 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AST
FREE one-hour webinar
January
Thursday, January 20th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tantallon Library (3646 Upper Hammonds Plains Road, Hubley Centre)
Wednesday, January 19th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Chebucto Connections, Upstairs Program Space (#101 - 531 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield)
2021
December
Thursday, December 16th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre, Haverstock Pharmasave Building (12280 Hwy 224, Suite 2, Middle Musquodoboit)
October
Caregivers NS partnered with reachAbility to present a webinar all about caring for caregivers. Many seniors are caregivers to loved ones, but we also need to care for ourselves - let's talk about how to do that!
2020
December
Caregiver Stress Management
Wednesday, December 16th at 12:00 pm
Middleton
June
Virtual Annual General Meeting
Saturday, June 27th at 11:00 am
2019
December
Caregiver Stress Management
Tuesday, December 17th at 1:30 pm
New Minas
November
Caregiver Stress Management
Monday, November 18th at 2:00 pm
Digby
October
#Frailty Matters to Nova Scotians
Thursday, October 17th at 3:00 pm
Halifax
September
Caregiver Stress Management
Wednesday, September 11th at 1:00 pm
Sydney
May
May is Caregiver Awareness Month in Nova Scotia. Make sure to check out our awareness campaign #CaregiverAware2019
Caregiver Stress Management
Thursday, May 30th at 1:00 pm
Greenwood
Caregiver Stress Management
Thursday, May 30th at 1:00 pm
Mulgrave
Caregiver Wellness Retreats 2019
We're pleased to offer free Wellness Retreats for family and friend caregivers throughout Nova Scotia! Come and spend time with other caregivers, learn about self-care, enjoy a delicious lunch, and share a few laughs.
Retreats will be held between March 2019 and May 2019. Please check back from time to time as we will be adding more dates and locations soon. You can also follow us on social media or sign up for our event notifications to find out about these and other events in your area.
These Caregiver Wellness Retreats are made possible by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Elmsdale - Tuesday, March 19th, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Yarmouth - Friday, May 24th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Halifax - Thursday, May 16th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
April
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Thursday, April 11th at 1:30 pm
Bridgewater
March
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers
Wednesday, March 27th at 2:00 pm
New Minas
February
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Tuesday, February 26th at 1:00 pm
Snow date: Tuesday, March 5th
Guysborough
Caregiver Stress Management
Wednesday, February 20th at 2:00 pm
Yarmouth
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers
Thursday, February 14th at 10:00 am
Sydney
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Saturday, February 9th at 1:00 pm
Truro
2018
December
Caregiving, Grief, and the Holidays: Let's Talk
Saturday, December 15th at 10:00 am
Halifax
Brushing Up on Mouthcare: Launch, Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, December 4th at 11:30 am
Bedford
November
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Monday, November 19th at 1:00 pm
Big Tancook Island
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers
Thursday, November 8th at 2:00 pm
South Bar (Cape Breton)
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers Please note: a flu clinic will be offered at this event.
Tuesday, November 6th at 10:00 am
Sydney
June
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Thursday, June 21st at 1:30 pm
Chester
Caregiver Stress Management
Thursday, June 14th at 6:30 pm
Truro
Safe Medicines for Seniors and Caregivers
Thursday, June 7th at 10:00 am
Musquodoboit Harbour
May
May is Caregiver Awareness Month. Watch this space for updates on campaigns and events we're planning throughout the month! You can also follow us on social media and use #CGAware2018 to join the conversation.
Caregiver Stress Management
Wednesday, May 23rd at 1:00 pm
New Minas
Caregiver Stress Management
Monday, May 14th at 1:30 pm
Parrsboro
Caregiver Stress Management
Thursday, May 10th at 1:30 pm
Truro
March
Brushing Up on Mouth Care
Thursday, March 22nd at 1:00 pm
Lower River
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30 pm
Hatchet Lake
Advanced Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Saturday, March 3rd at 10:00 am
Truro
February
Brushing Up on Mouth Care
Tuesday, February 27th at 1:30 pm
Kentville
Brushing Up on Mouth Care
Thursday, February 22nd at 1:00 pm
Sydney
Brushing Up on Mouth Care
Thursday, February 15th at 1:30 pm
Dartmouth
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started*
Thursday, February 8th at 1:30 pm
Sydney
*This workshop is being delivered to a closed group.
Advance Care Planning for Caregivers: Getting Started
Tuesday, February 6th at 6:30 pm
Tantallon
January
Caregiver Stress Management
Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm
Prospect Road Community Centre
Hatchet Lake