I'm the one doing the caring, and I'm exhausted

Caring for the Carer

For the family member doing the caring: recognising burnout, sharing the load, and taking a real break.

Most care in Canada is given by family. If you are the one holding it all together, these guides are for you: how to notice burnout early, where to get support, and how to take a break without guilt.

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A steaming cup of tea on a windowsill at sunrise, with a cardigan draped over a nearby chair

Caregiver burnout in Ontario: the real breaks and help available

The signs of caregiver burnout, and the breaks Ontario actually offers: respite stays, adult day programs, help at home, EI caregiving benefits and who to call.

November 4, 2026 · 5 min read

Other situations

Guides for other moments

Coming Home From Hospital

A parent is coming home from hospital

What to ask before a discharge, how to plan the first week at home, and where public and private help fit in.

Start here → Worried About a Parent at Home

I'm worried about a parent living at home

Falls, forgetfulness, living alone: how to make home safer and how to tell when it is time for more help.

Start here → Choosing and Paying for Care

We're comparing care options and costs

Home care, retirement homes and long-term care; public and private care; how to choose a provider and what happens next.

Start here → Living With a Condition

Someone we love has a diagnosis

Parkinson's, stroke, ALS, MS, brain injury and more: what daily life looks like and how support at home helps.

See the conditions → Jewish and Cultural Care at Home

Our traditions need to be respected at home

Keeping a kosher kitchen, Shabbat and holidays, modesty and language when someone else is helping at home.

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