Caring for Others and Yourself During the Holidays | Empowered Seniors Speaker Series Dec 2025

Supporting someone you care about is meaningful work — but during the holidays, that responsibility can quickly become overwhelming. Increased demands, emotional triggers, family expectations, and seasonal pressure can all make caregiving feel heavier than usual. In this December 2025 Empowered Seniors Speaker Series, guest speaker Emily Ayenew, Regional Lead for Western Ontario with the Ontario Caregiver Organization, shares practical ways caregivers can protect their own well-being while supporting others. In this session, you’ll learn: Why caregiving feels different during the holiday season How to recognize stress before it becomes burnout Meaningful self-care strategies that actually fit into a caregiver’s day Ways to make the holidays feel more connected, calm, and memorable Where caregivers can turn for support and resources in Ontario Whether you’re caring for a spouse, parent, neighbour, or friend, this talk offers guidance, validation, and tools to help you move through the holiday season with more balance and confidence.