Adapted from FCBC Resource Guide for Family Caregivers Caregiving can change your relationship with your family members, whether the person needing care is your parent, spouse, another relative, or an adult child. This change often brings up many issues and emotions. If you find that you are caregiving for elderly parents or other relatives, you […]
Dear Caregiver Support Line (Fall Edition)
By Aaron Yukich on behalf of the CSL Team My partner’s care needs are increasing and I’m starting to feel overwhelmed. We are currently eligible for home care support two days a week but the rest of the time we’re on our own. Currently, I help with my partner’s care needs, cook all the meals, […]
A Spotlight on Family Councils
Written By Lisa Dawson, Chair of the Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils Lisa Dawson is the Chair of the Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils and is Vice-President/Secretary for the Provincial Association of Family Councils: Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC). Lisa is also a Co-chair of the long-term care home family […]
It’s Not You: Caregiving Within a Challenged Healthcare System
Written by Wendy Johnstone, Director of Programs and Innovation, Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) A million British Columbians are without a regular primary care provider and are experiencing long wait times at medical clinics.1 While the government is working with its partners to improve access to primary care and bring fundamental change to the siloed […]
Fall Caregiver Café – Join Virtually or In-person
We have a special fall Caregiver Café event that is accessible to everyone across British Columbia! If you are in the Victoria area, you could join us in person (at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre in Victoria BC) or join us virtually from the comfort of your home (the event will be live-streamed). This is an […]
Caregiver Corner: A stranger at the end of the line gave me strength when I was at the end of my rope
By Helena Wiest, who lives in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. With permission to re-publish from CBC First Person Stories. My phone chirped its bird call ring, startling me from the tangle of thoughts that were choking the light from my mind. I’d left a message at 8:54 a.m. with the Family Caregivers of B.C., tearfully asking […]
Join Us for a Learning Session on The Caregiver Journey
Join us for this learning session on the Caregiver Journey by Lycia Rogrigues, Caregiver Support Manager at Family Caregivers of BC. This is an opportunity to connect with other caregivers, community members, and health professionals and learn about Family Caregiver of BC resources. Date and Time: September 11, 2023, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm PT Location: Cook […]
International Self-Care Day!
Today is July 24th, the International Day of Self-Care! To help you celebrate, Family Caregivers of BC has created self-care resources that you can use not only today, but any day of the year. Self-Care, self-awareness, and resiliency are related! One of the key ways to build resilience is to focus on taking care of […]
24 Days of Self Care CHALLENGE!
Welcome to our 24-Day Self-Care Challenge – July 1-24, 2023 International Self-Care Day is July 24! To celebrate YOU & promote mindfulness, self-compassion and self-love we have created a 24 DAY SELF CARE CHALLENGE to help you incorporate more self care into your daily routine. These micro-self care activities are small, intentional actions that are […]
Support for Family Caregivers – Interview with Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Barb MacLean, the Executive Director of Family Caregivers of BC, recently sat down with Jeff Greenfeld, CFP®, from Greenfeld Financial Management to discuss support for family caregivers. Jeff: This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Barb MacLean, the Executive Director of Family Caregivers of BC. Welcome to our interview series, Barb. Can you […]
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