A registered dietitian shares tips on how to meal plan on a budget. We are all feeling the rising cost of living, and many caregivers are looking for ways to save money. However, budgeting for food doesn’t mean you need to compromise on nutrition. Laura McCann, a Registered Dietitian, shares practical tips on meal […]
Self-care
The Magic of Talking It Through: Why It’s Essential For Caregivers
By Barb MacLean, Executive Director, FCBC Sometimes, you just need to talk with someone. Need. That’s a powerful word. It means it’s not “nice to have” or “sort-of good”. It’s essential. That’s why a core component of caregiver support programs is to offer some type of emotional support. Receiving emotional support helps us cope with […]
Re-finding Yourself After Caregiving
Caregivers are often so busy ‘doing’ their role, that when your care recipient dies or no longer needs care, and your caregiving role ends, you may suddenly find yourself adrift. Reclaiming your life after your time providing care can accompany feelings of relief, sadness, and confusion. Here are 4 suggestions that can support caregivers in […]
Dear Caregiver Support Line
By Aaron Yukich, Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Coordinator, FCBC “I’ve come to realize that my role as caregiver for my care recipient is something that is going to be very consuming in the years ahead. I already find that I’m so focused on my care recipient’s care needs that I lose track of what I […]
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 […]
Facebook Live: The Power of Saying NO
Saying no can create room for us to focus on our mental and emotional health and create space for our self-care strategies. Saying no isn’t always easy and takes practice (and being kind to ourselves), but there are ways to make the process a bit easier. Here are some further resources to help you on […]
How Setting Intentions Can Support Your Caregiving Direction and Focus
By Wendy Johnstone, Provincial Program Consultant and Gerontologist with Family Caregivers of BC We hear and validate the stories of caregivers all across BC. Caregiving offers many rewards, however, at times and currently, it can feel and be really challenging. It asks a lot of you. Our conversations with caregivers lead to a range of […]
Mind-Body Connections For Caregivers
Written by Wendy Johnstone, originally published in Senior Living Magazine Caregivers providing care and support encounter a multitude of physical and psychological stressors. While caregiving is considered rewarding by most caregivers, it often creates significant stress. And research shows that too much stress negatively impacts one’s physical and psychological health, including depression, anxiety, and a […]
Building Caregiver Resiliency
Written by Wendy Johnstone “What happens if one of us gets COVID-19? We don’t have children locally who can help us, and I wouldn’t want to expose them either. My husband relies on me to provide care. I worry so much about this. I just don’t know what we’d do.” Margaret is caring for her […]