You care for everyone. Who cares for you?

A free 12-week online wellness program for family caregivers of people living with dementia, Parkinson's, liver disease, and other progressive conditions. Developed by researchers at the University of Alberta & in partnership with Caregivers Alberta. Focused entirely on you.

Is This Program for You? How Does It Work?
Free to participate ~90 min/week Evidence-based 100% online
The Reality

Caregiving takes a toll

Millions of Canadians provide unpaid care to family members. The physical and emotional demands are real, and too often invisible.

1 in 4

Canadians are caregivers

47%

report persistent fatigue

44%

experience anxiety

37%

feel overwhelmed

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

You may not have had time to see your own doctor in a while. The things you used to enjoy might have slowly fallen away. And you may feel exhausted in a way that rest doesn't fully fix.

Maybe you downloaded a meditation app, but it was hard to focus. Maybe you joined a support group, but it didn't feel like the right fit. Or maybe you searched for answers late at night and found information, but not the kind of help you needed.

You don't need another pamphlet.

You need something built by people who have actually done this work.

"It helped me relax, and I didn't think about my aches and pains. It took the stress out of my life. You know, it's like, I just focused on that, especially the sleep part of it as well. I just enjoyed the whole program."

The Program

A program that fits your actual life

You may have already explored different ways to support your wellbeing.

Empower Caregivers is a structured 12-week program developed by specialists: a psychologist, Parkinson's and dementia physicians, dietitians, and clinicians who've spent years working directly with caregivers. This program delivers integrated expert-delivered content in one place, and practical strategies that fit into your daily life.

App preview coming soon

Works on your phone, tablet, or computer

The content is tailored to what matters most to you

Everyone starts with three core pillars – Psychology, Mindfulness, and Learning materials.

Then you choose what fits your life right now.

Sleep. Nutrition. Physical activity.

Focus on what matters most to you, at your own pace.

Expert content that fits into your day

Short videos — under five minutes — delivered by real specialists.

Listen in the car, on a walk, or while you have a quiet moment.

Each week pairs a video with a guided activity, so you can build skills as you go.

Support that fits different parts of your experience

The psychology content focuses on common but often unspoken aspects of caregiving, such as anticipatory grief, changes in identity, and the ongoing mental load.

The mindfulness content focuses on helping you slow down and reconnect with the present moment, with simple practices that can fit into everyday routines.

The learning content focuses on practical skills you can use in daily life, including managing mental load, communication, setting boundaries, self-advocacy, and planning for future care.

Adapts to your situation

Content is tailored to your care recipient's condition — whether that's dementia, Parkinson's disease, liver disease, or another progressive illness.

This isn't surface-level.

Dementia caregivers get communication strategies, safety-proofing, and legacy building.

PD caregivers get content on movement, non-motor symptoms, and medication management.

Because your situation is specific. And your support should be too.

You leave with a plan

You gain more than just knowledge.

You have a personal care plan built around your life, your needs, and your capacity.

Something concrete you can carry forward.

"I have truly benefited from this program in so many ways. I am very grateful that this Empower program gave me the blueprint for success. Each and every week was right on target for things that would naturally evolve to get me thinking and moving in a positive direction."

The Research

Led by experts who care

Psychologists, Parkinson's specialists, dementia physicians, dietitians, and clinicians spent years developing this program, learning what actually works when life is hard and time is short. Every piece of content comes from real experience working directly with caregivers.

825+

adults have already completed the program

90%

completed the full 12-week program

82%

average participant satisfaction rating

63%

continued using the program after the study ended

From a randomized controlled trial published in Hepatology Communications, 2023. View all studies

Supported By

Caregivers Alberta
University of Alberta
Alberta Innovates
Canadian Institutes of Health Research

"All of my friends keep saying, 'I can't believe how well you're coping.' And I keep saying, you know, 'I've got all this to be grateful for, but that program was just ideal to help me get through.'"

Next Steps

Here's what happens next

1

Complete the short quiz below

Takes about a minute. You'll answer a few questions to see if you qualify.

2

Join the waitlist for your pathway

If you're eligible, you'll be added to the waitlist. We'll send a confirmation email right away.

3

We'll contact you when enrollment opens

Usually within a few weeks. You'll get all the details on how to get started.

4

Get access and start right away

Once enrolled, you'll get login details for the app. Then you can start whenever you're ready.

Get Started

Is this program right for you?

Four questions. One minute. Then you'll know if this is built for someone like you.

Question 1 of 5

Are you 18 years of age or older?
Is This Program for You?