Handout End of life decisions are some of the most difficult decisions one may have to face. Since 2016, medical assistance in dying has been legalized in Canada. This learning event will provide an in-depth account on everything you need to know about medical assistance in dying (MAiD). This webinar is designed to provide information […]
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Navigating the End of Life: a Road Map for Caregivers
Is someone you love facing a terminal illness? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Uncertain what to do next? In this webinar, we talk about practical suggestions for taking care of yourself and your loved one in the time that remains. Working with your loved one to locate and organize important documents and information in the time […]
Caregiver Insights into Palliative Care
Handout 1 Handout 2 Handout 3 This webinar focuses on palliative care, what programs are available in the community in BC, who to ask about them and what they can do for you.
Caregiver Loss & Grief
If you are a caregiver, you deal with loss and grief. Some days more than others perhaps but it is always there, incremental and undeniable. Whether it is the loss and grief associated with your own life and the way it used to be, or the loss and grief associated with being a witness to […]
Access the Community Resources You Need
Accessing Community Resources Handout Are you a new caregiver or has your caregiving journey recently taken a turn? You may feel that you need help but are not sure how to access it. As a family caregiver, it is so important to know how to access the resources you need. Learn about the steps you […]
A Caregiver Aware Canada: The Power of Many
Picture it—a “Caregiver Aware” society! Imagine that family, friends, neighbours, employers, and health care providers all recognize and value the vital role of family and friend caregivers. Join this national conversation to turn up the volume about the essential role of family caregivers. This special event will cover the story behind #CaregiverAware2019? What are the […]
Walking the Talk of Self-Care: Practical Strategies for Caregivers
Is self-care for caregivers a luxury or an essential life skill? Join Family Caregivers of BC and North Shore Community Resources on May 12th, 10 am PST to learn self-care strategies to support yourself and others in the caregiving journey. This interactive session will allow for reflection, questions, and the development of practical tools and […]
Mental Health and Well-Being For Caregivers
Handout Presented by FCBC and Trisha Wallace from Parkinson’s Society BC. During these times we are all faced with uncertainty. Although there is good news mixed with the bad, it is understandable that our minds focus on questions that start with “What if….?” As caregivers, these “what if” questions can multiply, and we can become […]
Respite: The Importance of Time for Yourself
Respite is critical in being able to provide care for a loved one, but so often we don’t take the time we need. – Are you finding it difficult to have time for yourself? – Do you need a break from the day to day role of caregiving? This webinar provides an opportunity to look […]
Mindfulness Practices for Caregivers
Handout Being a caregiver takes a lot of energy. Would you believe that some of the energy you so badly need to just get through each day is being wasted? It is being used up by your busy mind, pulling you this way and that, to deal with old fears, opinions and assumptions that have […]