The SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment) aims to empower you with practical information and skills to enhance self-awareness with a focus on your own needs and well-being.

We understand that caregivers may not always have the time to join live webinars. That’s why the program was designed with different components that are flexible. Select just one topic that you are interested in each week or take the entire program.

If you’re facing challenges in your role as a caregiver and need some help, the SCALE Program is designed to focus on a series of subjects that are applicable to new or experienced caregivers positioning you and your well-being at the centre of the sessions.

The program consists of a series of eight weekly webinars that can be taken live in sequence, or watched as a recording, and also includes the option of online group coaching for added support, as well as one-on-one, individualized telephone counselling.

This webinar will talk about the fundamental aspects of advance care planning (ACP), why it is important and how to begin advance care planning discussions. We will also discuss important concepts in caring for people with advanced illness, such as "what does resuscitation status really mean?", "when should I have palliative care involved?" and "what is the difference between care in a hospital versus a palliative care unit or hospice?"

This webinar is presented by Dr. Leah Steinberg, a palliative care physician at Mount Sinai Hospital and Dr. Jeff Myers.

Becoming a caregiver impacts every aspect of your life, including your personal finances. The future may be uncertain, your expenses may go up, your income may be impacted, and you may need to make big decisions. Join financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons for a fireside chat about how to navigate your finances as a caregiver.

Presenter Shannon Lee Simmons is an award winning Certified Financial Planner, speaker, Chartered Investment Manager, author and founder of the New School of Finance.