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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 […]

Build a Gold Medal Support Network

Handout 1 Handout 2 Self-Care Assessment Has anyone ever said to you, “Let me know if there’s anything I can do?” Caregivers rarely follow up on this kind of offering, even when they need assistance and support. They try to do everything themselves and before they know it, they are overwhelmed and perhaps even unwell, […]

Navigating Health Care- Coach Caregiver

Family Caregivers of BC presents Coach Caregiver: Navigating Healthcare. Join Wendy Johnstone and Guests on the topic of Navigating Health Care. The session will outline a couple of caregiver scenarios that illustrate the kind of challenges typically faced by caregivers navigating the health care system. A Family Caregiver and a seasoned Health Care Provider will […]

Strategies for Creating a Stress Free Caregiver Holiday Season

The holiday season can add to the pressures of caregiving bringing with it increased activities and expectations. Often we spend time reflecting on past years and it can bring up the significance of the losses we experience in our caregiving roles. How can you enjoy yourself and at the same time avoid taking on more […]

Mental Health Help: Caring for an Adult with Mental Illness

From depression, anxiety disorders and PTSD to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, mental illnesses are diverse but all affect thinking, emotions, perceptions, relationships and behaviour. They can also frequently co-exist with chronic physical conditions or disabilities and substance use problems. Because of their profound ability to change someone’s functioning and their typically-episodic nature, […]