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Dementia is a disease that many people are diagnosed with. One of the symptoms of this disease is that the people who have it can no longer learn new information, remember things after a few minutes, or in some cases remember past information. Every waking moment is a “first” time experience. It is the first […]

By Wendy Johnstone, Director of Programs and Innovation, Family Caregivers of BC “The most important things in life are the connections you make with others.” – Tom Ford 2023 was dubbed the Year of the Loneliness. Despite returning to life as we once knew it including re-connecting with our friends and family, loneliness continues to […]

Our latest podcast features, Kristie, a young caregiver who set aside a significant part of her adolescence to become the sole caregiver for her mother, who was navigating schizophrenia and anorexia. The medical professionals, counselors, and groups from whom she sought assistance, however, never gave her the title of “caregiver.” As such, it took her […]

We invite you to join one or all of these webinars to deepen your knowledge and connect with a community dedicated to improving dementia care at home. This series is in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of BC.  Care at home: Caregiver stories Date: Wednesday, February 14 , Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. PT. Come join us […]

From the Creative Visualization Workbook by Shakti Gawain Revised for publication by Family Caregivers of BC 2021 Creative goal setting and visualization are positive, inexpensive, and helpful techniques to deal with any stressful situation. They can be performed almost anywhere. One has only to take a few minutes, find a quiet/comfortable spot, and begin to […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. While the government is working with its partners to improve access to primary care and bring fundamental change to the siloed […]

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 […]