Business and employee needs are complex. One type of benefit or policy may make sense for one company and not the other. Employed caregivers’ needs are diverse as well. Flexibility is the word of the day. Below are some programs, benefits or policies that can help employed caregivers (Note: some are in place, some require […]
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Balancing Family Caregiving and Work
By Barbara Small, Program Development Coordinator, Family Caregivers of BC Approximately 70% of the one million family caregivers in BC are balancing the demands of caregiving with working full or part-time. This can result in caregivers quitting their jobs, retiring early, cutting back on hours, turning down promotions, and losing pension contributions. Employers experience higher […]
Leaning in to Communicating with Workplaces
Did you know that right now, over 6 million Canadians combine paid work with some level of unpaid care? Many working caregivers say they wish they had more support from their workplaces to manage work and caregiving. As a working caregiver, communicating effectively with our workplaces becomes an important piece of what we do. This […]
Facebook Live – Juggling Work and Caregiving: Five Strategies to Help You Manage
Managing caregiving and work situations vary tremendously and no single action plan works for everyone. In this Facebook Live, Wendy Johnstone provides working caregivers with strategies to consider in making a plan and reducing stress. Caregivers and employers may also be interested in these online resources: Webinars/Videos: Supporting a Family Caregiver in the Workplace Work […]
Juggling Work and Caregiving
Written by Wendy Johnstone, Provincial Program Consultant and Gerontologist with Family Caregivers of BC and originally published in Inspired 55+ Lifestyle Magazine. One in three caregivers are juggling work and care. The research shows most caregivers experience wonderful gains by giving back to the person they are caring for and enjoy strengthened family relations. However, […]
The Power of Many
By Barb MacLean, Executive Director, Family Caregivers of BC ~This is a tribute to each and every family and friend caregiver, the beautiful, giving human beings who care, who love and who do their best. Our whole team at FCBC wants you to know that we have heard your voices, your impactful stories and that […]
Episode Ten: Juggling Work and Family Caregiving
Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview 28% of Canadians are estimated to provide care to a family member or friend with a long-term health condition, disability or aging¹. In BC this translate into roughly 1.2 million caregivers². The Vanier Institute conducted a review in 2017³ and found that three-quarters of caregivers are employed. […]
Navigating the Challenges of Work and Caregiving
Twenty-eight percent of Canadians are balancing unpaid caregiving for family or friends with work. While caregiving can be rewarding as you support the person you love and care for, the strains of caregiving can take a toll. Furthermore, 25% of caregivers have reported a change in their employment experience since becoming caregivers, including: Turning down […]
A Caregiver Aware Canada: The Power of Many
Picture it—a “Caregiver Aware” society! Imagine that family, friends, neighbours, employers, and health care providers all recognize and value the vital role of family and friend caregivers. Join this national conversation to turn up the volume about the essential role of family caregivers. This special event will cover the story behind #CaregiverAware2019? What are the […]
Balancing Work and Caregiving
You have a looming deadline at work and your mother is calling because your father has fallen yet again. You are notified by your mother’s housing provider to find immediate overnight care due to your mother’s dementia and wandering at night. When you arrive late for work after taking your dad to his medical appointment, […]