Discover how dementia-related changes in the brain can impact abilities and behaviours, leading to unexpected responses in those under your care. Join us as we delve into understanding various behaviour changes and their potential causes. Gain valuable insights into practical strategies for responding supportively while providing care at home. This webinar is presented in collaboration […]
Supports & Personal Care
Care at Home Series: Practical Tips for Safe and Dignified Care
Deepen your knowledge and connect with a community dedicated to improving dementia care at home. Learn from community healthcare professionals who share practical tips for common caregiving activities while maintaining dignity and safety. Increase your confidence in providing physical care in the home. This webinar is in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of BC.
Care at Home Series: Caregiver Stories
Listen to two experienced caregivers who will share their experiences and learning on their dementia journey as they support their person at home. We will also hear from a gerontologist caregiver coach from the Family Caregiver of BC caregiver support team who will share beneficial caregiver resources and discuss the importance of creating a circle […]
Fall Prevention Workshop
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of preventable hospitalization and loss of independence among adults over 50? It’s a shocking statistic, and a life-changing one. Another important piece of information is that the majority of caregivers and care recipients here in BC are over the age of 50. So it’s of utmost […]
More than a Visitor: Care Planning in a Changing Environment
Family caregivers are more than visitors; they are an important part of the care team. In this webinar, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and Family Caregivers of BC will provide caregivers with tools and resources to enhance their knowledge, skills and confidence to care in our current changing environment. What you will learn from this […]
Contingency Planning for Caregivers
Wendy Johnstone explains why contingency planning is important for caregivers and how to begin the process.
Make an Action Plan that Gets Results!
As a caregiver, you are one of over 1,000,000 caregivers in British Columbia who daily juggles more than your own calendar and activities. At Family Caregivers of BC, we hear from people like you all of the time. You may be so busy managing competing priorities that finding time for your own becomes a mammoth […]
Caregiver Decision Guide
Handout Family caregivers provide most of the care at home for ill family/friends but often report they are not well prepared nor well supported to confidently carry out this essential work. This webinar will focuses on an interactive resource designed to assist family caregivers anticipate and identify needs. The decision guide helps caregivers assess their […]
Things to Know on the Caregiving Journey
Do you wonder how you got here? Did your caregiving role start out small and keep growing? Do you wish you had known what you know now at the beginning? Do you wonder what you still don’t know? No matter where you are in the caregiving journey, this webinar has information designed to assist you. […]
Injury Prevention for the Family Caregiver
Handout 1 Discussion from Webinar