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Driving training may decrease car crashes and enhance driving skills in older adults
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Supporting Carer-Workers: Checklist for Carer-Employees
Gender Health & Caregiver-Friendly WorkplacesThis checklist can be used by carer-workers who are considering approaching their supervisor or manager at work to request workplace arrangements.
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Supporting Carer-Workers: 5-Point Checklist for Carer-Employees
Gender Health & Caregiver-Friendly WorkplacesEmployers can use this checklist to determine how best they can support their employees who are caregivers.
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Resources for Caregivers and Caregiver Employees
Gender Health & Caregiver-Friendly WorkplacesThis factsheet provides a summary of the supports that are available to caregivers and caregiver-employees for each province in Canada.
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