Caregiving often involves physically demanding tasks. It requires conscientious care for your loved one – and for your own health. Performing tasks in a way that minimizes stress on your body can help prevent injuring yourself and the person for whom you are caring.
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Caregiving Done Safely
By Wendy Johnstone Caregiving often involves physically demanding tasks. It requires conscientious care for your loved one – and for your own health. Performing tasks in a way that minimizes stress on your body can help prevent injuring yourself and the person for whom you are caring. Consulting with a specialist such as a rehabilitation […]
The ins and outs of hiring private care
In the past few months, Family Caregivers of BC received numerous calls from individuals asking about how to hire private care, through an agency or an independent care provider. Most cases we come across involve care for the elderly. Hiring private care is sometimes an option in other cases involving other disease specific illnesses or […]
Back-to-school: get free caregiving education
I suspect the majority of parents with school-aged children across the province are silently cheering about the start of the school year. Yes, I am one of those parents. My daughter is going into Grade 5 and although we’ve had a marvellous summer filled with many amazing adventures, it will be nice to get back […]