When you're a caregiver, every day of your life looks different. The task list gets longer, the physical demands increase, and the emotional toll wreaks havoc on your soul. For many caregivers, help isn't just nice, it's a necessity. But being asked "what can I do to help" can feel incredibly overwhelming when you're already so heavily burdened with everything else that you're already dealing with. So, what can you say to friends and family members who ask that dreaded question? And, if YOU know someone who is actively caregiving, how can you help without creating additional emotional labour?

Katrina Prescott is a caregiver and advocate, who spoke about the one thing that caregivers need most right now. And, we also hear from Sabrina Propper, a Family Support Worker at Jewish Family and Child Services in Toronto, who works with families who have recently received an autism diagnosis.