Community Partners in Action – Innisfail and Wellspring Calgary have heard from care partners how difficult it is to take care of their psychological and emotional needs while providing care for their loved one. They also expressed that they did not know where to access resources to support their care giving journey. This fair will address some of those expressed needs.

Guest speakers at the fair will be Phil Callaway, known worldwide for his humorous look at life – especially the hard parts. He’s the best-selling author of 27 books on family, comedy, life and golf.

Johnna Lowther, Director of Programs and Services with Caregivers Alberta, which  strives to empower caregivers and promote their well-being by providing resources, mental health support and education for people caring for family members or friends.

A video will be screened on the “Invisible Patient” that was first shown by Wellspring Calgary as part of its learning series. In the words of Jim Button, “The caregiver is the invisible patient. Often they can only stand by your side and wonder where they can have an impact. In many cases, the caregiver has a more complex and stressful journey than the actual patient.” Watch the video of Jim and his wife, Tracey, as she shares from a deep well of experience what it is to be the ‘invisible patient.

Attend in person or join online.