Media Advisory - AI chatbot technology to celebrate caregivers and encourage self-care on National Family Caregivers Day 2019

MARKHAM, ON, April 1, 2019 /CNW/ - Elizz is celebrating National Family Caregivers Day this year by recognizing the importance of self care for family caregivers. Elizz, powered by SE Health, recognizes that caregivers spend so much time caring for others and little time on themselves.

An online survey conducted by Elizz in 2018 found that 66 per cent of caregivers have never been asked How are you feeling today? By simply asking 'How are you feeling today?' can make all the difference for a caregiver.

Elizz has created self care tips for family caregivers to share with a friend who is busy caring for others. (CNW Group/SE Health)

This question is just one of many that Elizzbot asks caregivers. Elizzbot, an AI chatbot created for family caregivers by Elizz, in partnership with X2AI, is readily available to caregivers 24/7 through Facebook Messenger. As part of Elizz's 'Smart Family Caregiving' portfolio, Elizzbot is designed to use proven therapy techniques to provide unbiased emotional support and to help caregivers practice self care by strengthening emotional resilience and promoting wellbeing.

As part of recognizing the importance of self care, Elizz will be hosting a Facebook Live event with Olympian Silken Laumann on National Family Caregiver's Day (April 2, 2019) at 10 a.m. EST. Laumann, four-time Olympic champion, is one of Canada's most inspirational leaders and will be discussing her incredible journey of overcoming personal challenges and sharing her self care tips.

EVENT: Silken Laumann on Facebook Live for National Family Caregiver Day
DATE: April 2, 2019, 10 am EST
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Self care tips and a brand new Self Care series for family caregivers are available on Elizz and you can chat confidentially and securely with Elizzbot anytime, anyplace.

About SE Health
SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise applying knowledge, vision and drive to forever impact how people live and age at home, today and into the future. With Canadian roots and 110 years of expertise, the organization brings quality excellence and innovation to home care, seniors' lifestyle, and family caregiving. Through its team of 9,000 Leaders of Impact, SE Health delivers 20,000 care exchanges daily, totaling 50 million in the last decade alone. Visit us online at sehc.com.

SOURCE SE Health

Sonya Singh, Director of Communications, [email protected], 416-799-3305