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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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 wonderful volunteer, Laileen Springgay. Name: Laileen Springgay Volunteer Role: on the Dementia Care Coordinating Committee. It is a collaborative committee of Shared Care, Vancouver Division of Family Practice, Providence Health Vancouver […]

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 exceptional volunteer, Bill Israel. Name: Bill Israel Volunteer Role: Podcast Host and Facilitator of Province-wide INTENSIVE JOURNAL program via zoom and in-person Why I volunteer with FCBC: I am a volunteer family caregiver […]