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Family Caregiver Resources

Solange, thanks for the difference you’ve made!

Written by Lycia Rodrigues In 2017, Solange and I connected about expanding our caregiver support in the Saanich Peninsula. We were thrilled to have her as our volunteer bringing expertise in creating meaningful support for caregivers. I was impressed with Solange’s determination to reach out to the local health care providers and make sure caregivers […]

How to Balance Working and Caregiving

Twenty-eight percent of Canadians are balancing unpaid family or friend caregiving with work. While the role of caregiving is rewarding, as you support the person you love and care for, the strains of caregiving can take its toll. Furthermore, 25% of caregivers have reported a change in their employment experience (since becoming caregivers) including: Turning […]

A Tool to Support Your Well-being

In our last Facebook Live Learning Session with Wendy Johnstone, she discussed the term Dimensions of health. Dimensions of health include, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual and physical. What do these areas of health mean to you?  To provide you a deeper understanding of dimensions of health, here is a breakdown of each area. Emotional health […]

4 Ways You Can Support a Family Caregiver

When someone you know is caring for someone who is ill or requires help, small gestures of care and support can go a long way. But sometimes we struggle with what to say or do, so we end up doing nothing at all. Family caregivers often have a hard time reaching out or asking for […]

Taking a Break: 7 Tips for a Caregiver Vacation

As we near the last bit of summer, the desire for family caregivers to take time for a vacation, staycation or break can be top of mind. Going from contemplation of a vacation to implementation can create a great deal of stress for both the caregiver and the people they care for. Common concerns and […]

New to Caregiving: Finding the Right Information

Becoming a caregiver can creep up on you. Maybe it starts with dropping by your mom’s house to do her laundry or taking your dad to a doctor’s appointment or delivering groceries to your friend. Maybe you call your adult daughter every day to check in because she suffers from depression. Gradually, you find yourself […]

Part 2: How to Set Boundaries as a Caregiver

“Boundaries are a part of self-care. They are healthy, normal and necessary” – Doreen Virtue It is time to break the cycle of saying “yes” to everything, especially as a caregiver. It is essential for caregiver longevity, protecting your energy so you can be a better caregiver.

User Friendly Steps to Join Our Virtual Support Group using Zoom

Zoom is an online video conferencing platform that we are currently using to host our Virtual Caregiver Support Groups. Since this is a new platform for many caregivers, we have compiled the most common questions, with answers to support you in joining our Virtual Caregiver Support Groups. Part One: Steps to register for our support […]