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Media Release: Seniors’ Advocates Joins Forces To Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse

June 11, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2025 VANCOUVER – Leaders of three seniors’ advocacy groups joined the BC Seniors Advocate today to raise the alarm about elder abuse, a growing but often hidden issue affecting older adults across the province, in advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday, June 15.  The World Health Organization […]

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Caregiver Stories: A Caregiver’s Dance on A Tightrope

June 5, 2025

By Maria Westlund, Family Caregiver Maria Westlund Family Caregiver I was a caregiver for my husband for eight years, and that nearly did me in. The statistics were not encouraging—caregivers often die before their charges. This applies to those caring for close family, like a spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, or child. The situation is different […]

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Dear Caregiver Support Line: I’m Exhausted, Resentful, and Overwhelmed — What Can I Do?

May 30, 2025

By Julie Cameron, Caregiver Support Specialist, FCBC “For the last two years I have been a full-time caregiver for my husband who has dementia. Between medical appointments and providing 24/7 care for him and then trying to manage a household, I am both physically and mentally exhausted. We don’t have any children nearby to help, […]

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The Embrace of a Caring Circle

May 30, 2025

By Jim LaMorte, Friend Caregiver I care about a caregiver, and I am not alone. There are a lot of us, and last year we all faced the same problem of how to help. Here is our story about the Caring Circle that grew around two friends in pain. Let’s call them Art and Grace. […]

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Call to Mind Podcast: A Story-Based Gathering on Dementia & Caregiving (Virtual Event) – May 26 at 7pm -8:30 pm

May 23, 2025

Join us for a powerful virtual event in celebration of National Awareness Caregiver Month. The Call to Mind podcast team based in the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria, invites caregivers, individuals living with dementia, healthcare professionals, and community members from across BC to explore the power of storytelling in dementia care in this […]

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Caregivers in the Wild: Film Screening & Discussion – May 28 at 7pm: You’re Invited!

May 14, 2025

Throughout May, National Caregiver Month is celebrated across Canada to acknowledge and celebrate the 8 million people providing care to a family member, friend, neighbor, or chosen family across the country. The caregiver role is significant; caregivers provide over 80 % of unpaid care to those who need it, reducing the social costs associated with […]

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News Release: Family Caregivers of BC to Present at International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC25) in Lisbon, Portugal on May 14

May 6, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2025  Victoria-Based Caregiver Support Organization Takes the Global Stage in Lisbon  Victoria, BC – Family Caregivers of British Columbia (FCBC) is proud to announce that its groundbreaking Caregiver Rx Program will be featured on the international stage this May at the International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC25) in Lisbon, Portugal.  The […]

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2025: Shining a Spotlight on Our Volunteers

April 29, 2025

This week, April 27 – May 3, marks National Volunteer Week, and we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary volunteers who are at the heart of our caregiving community at Family Caregivers of BC. Their time, energy, and compassion strengthen our work and extend our reach across the province. Our volunteers contribute meaningfully […]

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Victoria Art Therapy Workshop For Family Caregivers: Registration is Open!

April 15, 2025

Register Today for Our Spring/Summer Victoria Art Therapy Workshop Series! Date/Time: April – July 2025 from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM We’re excited to announce our upcoming Spring/Summer Art Therapy Workshop Series—a chance to take a creative, meaningful break just for you. These in-person sessions are specially designed for family caregivers in the Greater Victoria […]

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New Planning Resource: Peace of Mind: A Caregiver’s Guide to Contingency Planning

March 28, 2025

We’re excited to introduce our new resource – Peace of Mind: A Caregiver’s Guide to Contingency Planning As a caregiver, planning for the unexpected can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already juggling so many responsibilities. If you’re unsure about how to prepare for emergencies, who can step in to help, or what legal and financial […]

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