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🗓 Date & Time: March 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT📍 Location: Virtual (online webinar) Webinar description:This session supports caregivers in understanding the complex experience of grief throughout the caregiving trajectory, particularly in bereavement. The presentation will explore the unique nature of caregiver grief, including post-death and post-caregiving experiences, with attention to factors that influence […]

By Marjan Beikzadeh Education and Learning Lead, FCBC Caring for someone else can be rewarding, but it can also come with challenges. Stress and emotional strain can build up for caregivers, making self-care essential. One way to relieve stress is through creative expression. Whether it’s art, music, games or movement, engaging in these activities can […]

Dear Caregiver Support Line, I have recently taken on the role of caregiver for my elderly mother, and I’m finding it incredibly challenging to adjust to this new lifestyle. My daily routine has changed drastically, and I often feel like I’ve lost a part of my identity in the process. I used to enjoy hobbies, […]

Join us on February 4, 2026, in Greater Victoria, B.C., from 11 AM to 3 PM for a lively day focused on health, wellness, and community connection for seniors. Enjoy a welcoming space filled with engaging activities and a wide range of vendors sharing health-related products, services, and supports. Explore helpful community resources, learn about […]

Join FCBC for an online screening of Caregivers in the Wild with Dr. Mike Lang! We invite you to register for our upcoming evening event featuring the online screening of Caregivers in the Wild. This event is a second session with new material, making it a great opportunity even for those who attended the screening […]

In caregiving, mealtime is often more than just a daily task. It can be a way of showing love, preserving tradition, and supporting health. Whether you’re prepping frozen meals, helping a loved one eat safely, or bringing traditional foods back to the table, food is a powerful form of care.  We explore three practical and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2025 VANCOUVER – Leaders of three seniors’ advocacy groups joined the BC Seniors Advocate today to raise the alarm about elder abuse, a growing but often hidden issue affecting older adults across the province, in advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday, June 15.  The World Health Organization […]

By Maria Westlund, Family Caregiver Maria Westlund Family Caregiver I was a caregiver for my husband for eight years, and that nearly did me in. The statistics were not encouraging—caregivers often die before their charges. This applies to those caring for close family, like a spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, or child. The situation is different […]

By Julie Cameron, Caregiver Support Specialist, FCBC “For the last two years I have been a full-time caregiver for my husband who has dementia. Between medical appointments and providing 24/7 care for him and then trying to manage a household, I am both physically and mentally exhausted. We don’t have any children nearby to help, […]