Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) is a provincial, not-for-profit that proudly and compassionately supports over 1 million people in British Columbia that provide physical and/or emotional care to a family member, friend, or neighbour. FCBC supports caregivers by providing access to information, education and supports that enable caregivers to feel more confident and successful in their important role.
We understand the common feelings of isolation, grief, compassion, joy, and exhaustion faced by many family and friend caregivers. FCBC provides direct support to caregivers through one-on-one emotional support, caregiver support groups, health care system navigation, and free educational resources. Click here to learn more about our resources for caregivers.
Over 50% of caregivers reported their mental health had gotten worse since the COVID-19 Pandemic
Announcements
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Read our Summer Caregiver Connection newsletter!
We are thrilled to bring you another issue of our seasonal Caregiver Connection newsletter on the topic of Creating a Circle of Care.
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New Caregiver Support Plan Resources
We are dedicated to creating educational resources that will support you in different areas of your caregiving role!
Enjoy our new Caregiver Support Plan: Making it Personal Flipbook and our two supporting worksheets - Caregiver Plan and Understanding your Caregiver Needs
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Listen to Our New Podcast Episode: Juggling Work and Caregiving
We are excited to share many great caregiving stories, reflections and 'ah ha' moments with you. Our host, Bill Israel provides great depth and wisdom to the topic of caregiving.
In this episode we hear from Rachel, who not only witnessed at a young age her mother be a caregiver, but then found herself caring for her Mother in her adult life. Rachel is part of the ‘sandwich generation’, currently raising and nurturing her own child and family, maintaining a full-time job and caregiving for her mother in Ontario. Rachel is an employed caregiver. Learn more about Rachel's story and what it means to be an employed caregiver by listening now.
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Join our Virtual Caregiver Support Groups
A time for reassurance and connection, where caregivers can see they are not alone
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