Caregiver Definition

A caregiver is any individual who provides ongoing care and assistance to a person with an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviours, usually a friend or family member. The Disordered Eating Priority Project is aligned with the following components and definitions constructed by the CE LHIN Caregiver Support and Well-Being Project.

Recognition is the philosophy that identifies and acknowledges the enormous contributions of caregivers in enhancing access, quality and sustainability of care, and the importance of them making informed decisions about their level of involvement in care giving and care planning.

Coping & Support includes opportunities to share issues, thoughts and feelings with others to provide and receive caregiving tools and strategies. Visit our discussion board for tips and stories from other caregivers. Ask your own questions or offer up your own story to assist others on their journey.

Information & Education refers to access to information and training programs that assist and enable caregivers in their caregiving role.

For more information on the Caregiver Support and Well-Being Project, visit:
http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/Page.aspx?id=9436