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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Join Our Caregivers Connect Celebration!
The Caregivers Connect Celebration is an opportunity for caregivers to enjoy fun and reflective activities, including easy and accessible mindful chair movement and creating a time capsule. Participants are invited to bring a piece of stationary and an envelope to this virtual event.
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It’s Family Caregiver Month! Are you #CaregiverAware?
May is Family Caregiver Month, an opportunity to join millions across the country to recognize and celebrate the vital role of family and friend caregivers. This year's Caregiver Aware Campaign is focusing on four key themes. Learn what they are and how you can participate here.
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New Caregiver Support Plan flipbook and 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 latest episode of Caregivers Out Loud: “The Gift of Letting Go”
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 Katrina who shares her experience of caregiving for her mother with Dementia. Katrina has strong values rooted in family and supporting family, which led her to care for her mother at home. Katrina’s episode is honest, raw and real. It is very inspiring to hear despite her caregiver challenges and lessons, she evolved and deepened her spiritual connection with self and with her mother.
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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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