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Caregiver Awareness Month Activities in BC!

Throughout Caregiver Awareness Month in May, Family and Friend Caregiver Support Programs across the province celebrated family and friend caregivers in their communities. Here are just a few of the festivities that took place! Lake Country: The Family and Friend Caregiver Support Program in Lake Country hosted a special CAM celebration gathering for their local […]

New Elder Abuse Law Wiki from Canadian Centre for Elder Law

The Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada has just been released by our friends at the Canadian Centre for Elder Law. This wiki-style resource provides information on many aspects of Elder Abuse Law in Canada. “What is Elder Abuse and Neglect” provides a solid introduction. If you have concerns but aren’t […]

Facebook Live: Financial Resources for Caregivers

In this Facebook Live, Victoria Lougheed examines some of the challenges caregivers face in terms of hidden costs and unexpected financial impacts. The following financial information and resources may also be helpful to caregivers: Webinar: Tax Information and Financial Resources for Caregivers (2022)  Handout: Overview of General Financial Resources, Tax Benefits and Credits for Caregivers […]

A Caregiver Story: My Caregiving Sandwich

  Victoria Lougheed with her daughter I’m the ham in a multi-generational sandwich as a caregiver. I am a caregiver for, or part of the caregiving team for a number of care recipients from 16 to 84. I am a direct caregiver and a long-distance caregiver. I am an advocate, a problem solver, a voice […]

Facebook Live – Juggling Work and Caregiving: Five Strategies to Help You Manage

Managing caregiving and work situations vary tremendously and no single action plan works for everyone. In this Facebook Live, Wendy Johnstone provides working caregivers with strategies to consider in making a plan and reducing stress. Caregivers and employers may also be interested in these online resources:  Webinars/Videos: Supporting a Family Caregiver in the Workplace Work […]

Juggling Work and Caregiving

Written by Wendy Johnstone, Provincial Program Consultant and Gerontologist with Family Caregivers of BC and originally published in Inspired 55+ Lifestyle Magazine. One in three caregivers are juggling work and care. The research shows most caregivers experience wonderful gains by giving back to the person they are caring for and enjoy strengthened family relations. However, […]

Celebrating Caregiver Awareness Month 2022

The month of May marks Family Caregiver Awareness Month!  Each year, caregiver support organizations across Canada celebrate this important month with our Caregiver Aware 2022 campaign. This year, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Ontario join together in celebrating, acknowledging, and supporting family caregivers throughout the month. Recent research from the University of Alberta reveals […]

FCBC Volunteer Profile: Marg Monro

To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2022, we are profiling a new FCBC volunteer each day this week! Today, we feature a Q&A with our amazing volunteer, Marg Monro. Name: Marg Monro Volunteer Role: Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Why I chose to volunteer with FCBC: I reached out to FCBC almost from the beginning, as I […]

FCBC Volunteer Profile: Bonnie Davoren

To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2022, we are profiling a new FCBC volunteer each day this week! Today, we feature a Q&A with our fantastic volunteer, Bonnie Davoren. Name: Bonnie Davoren Volunteer Role: Facilitator for Victoria in-person support group Why I chose to volunteer with FCBC: I saw so many caregivers suffer with system frustrations, […]