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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 […]

Part 2: Advance Care Planning with a focus on Advance Directives

Connie Jorsvik founded Patient Pathways and has been acting as an independent healthcare navigator for almost 8 years. She knows that patient and caregiver empowerment are the keys to getting the care you need and deserve. This webinar is the second part of our Advanced Care Planning education series. During this webinar you will learn […]

Part 1: Advance Care Planning with a Focus on Representative Agreements

Connie Jorsvik founded Patient Pathways and has been acting as an independent healthcare navigator for almost 8 years. She knows that patient and caregiver empowerment are the keys to getting the care you need and deserve. This webinar is Part 1 of a 2-part education series. During this webinar you will learn about the different […]

Balancing Work and Caregiving

This morning on September 15th, Wendy Johnstone led a Facebook Live learning session to discuss Balancing Work and Caregiving. In addition to Wendy’s conversation, we’ve also assembled some material to further support you on managing work and caregiving: “How to Balance Working and Caregiving” article Thank you to all who tuned in! We look forward […]

Considerations for a Move to Residential Care

Handout Making the decision to relocate a parent, spouse or relative from home into residential care (RC) can be one of the most challenging decisions caregivers have to make. This webinar outlines the findings of The Caregiver Journey project – a two-year research study that explored common experiences for caregivers managing such a move. Join […]

How to Support Remotely During Times of Physical Distancing

Caregiving remotely during times of physical distancing can be challenging. This is a shared experience that’s stressful for everyone –and we don’t know how long it’s going to go on for. There is power in sharing a common experience and learning from each other’s personal experiences. We can support one another and show compassion.

Promoting Senior Independence through Technology

Handout Are you worried for your elderly parents who live alone? Are you an older adult living independently? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this learning event is for you. This webinar provides an introduction to the role technology can play in fostering independence, improving quality of living, and reducing caregiver […]

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 […]