Projects

Physical maintenance and care of family members

Ensuring family members’ physical and emotional needs are met

  • Caregiving
  • Cooking meals
  • Supporting health promoting activities
  • Physical protection
  • Assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, eating)

Related resources

Infographics and factsheets / May 15, 2023

Employed Caregivers in Canada: Infographic Compilation

RAPP and the Vanier Institute have published a compilation of caregiving infographics.

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Research summaries / January 18, 2024

Research Snapshot: Motivations and Challenges for Grandparent–Grandchild Outdoor Play in Early Childhood

Summary of a study on the perspectives of grandparents regarding outdoor play with their young grandchildren.

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Reports / September 3, 2020

Report: COVID-19 and Parenting in Canada

September 3, 2020 Download the report (PDF) In June 2020, the Vanier Institute prepared the report Families “Safe at Home”: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Parenting in Canada for the UN Expert Group Meeting Families in Development: Focus on Modalities for IYF+30, Parenting Education and the Impact of COVID-19. Now available in English and French, this […]

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