CareFIT - Western University

Supporting the brain health and well-being of dementia care partners through education, movement, and community.

Co-designed with care partners and community organizations to build an exercise and activity program aligned with the everyday realities of caregiving.

+1 million

Canadians will provide care for someone living with dementia by 2050.

1.4 billion

Hours of care provided by care partners annually - the equivalent of 690,000 full-time jobs.

Risk

Care partners face an increased risk of developing dementia due to the burden of caregiving.

+1 million

Canadians will provide care for someone living with dementia by 2050.

1.4 billion

Hours of care provided by care partners annually - the equivalent of 690,000 full-time jobs.

Risk

Care partners face an increased risk of developing dementia due to the burden of caregiving.

A growing body of research shows that caregivers of people living with dementia face increased risks to their own physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Read more about the research that highlights why programs supporting caregiver exercise and well-being are essential—not only to improve quality of life, but also to help reduce long-term dementia risk among caregivers themselves.

CareFit is a multi-component program being co-designed with care partners, community organizations, and fitness experts. The program will combine education, wellness strategies, physical activity, and social engagement to promote brain health for care partners.

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