As a family and friend caregiver, you are a partner in care. Yet sometimes it may not feel like that. While our health system has embraced the patient and family-centered health care approach, it will take time to transform how family and friend caregivers are included on the front lines of care. Finding and using […]
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Finding and Using Your Voice
Written by Wendy Johnstone, Provincial Program Consultant and Gerontologist with Family Caregivers of BC and originally published in Inspired 55+ Lifestyle Magazine. Alison was enjoying early retirement knowing that her differently-abled adult son, Michael, was living independently in his apartment in another city, supporting himself with a job he had held for many years. Then, […]
Thank you, 100+ Men and Women Who Care!
On March 10, 2022, Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) received a generous $7,500 donation from 100+ Men Who Care Victoria. This donation complemented a substantial donation from their ‘sister group’, 100+ Women Who Care Saanich Peninsula. This organization donated $16,800 to FCBC in 2020. Both philanthropic groups meet regularly to vote on a local charity […]
Video: Get Your Eldercare Affairs in Order
There is no magic crystal ball to predict the life span and well-being of an aging parents, spouse or yourself. Most seniors or boomers don’t typically think about needing care, so planning ahead is challenging. Not planning ahead can put increased pressure on family members and lead to fewer options in a crisis. In this […]
Watch our latest Webinar Recording: Tax Information and Financial Resources for Caregivers
Our latest webinar, Tax Information and Financial Resources for Caregivers, is now posted online! If you missed this live webinar, you can watch the recording at a time that suits you. We know that caregiving comes with many associated financial costs. These can include medical expenses, renovation costs, loss of income, and more. It can […]
Volunteer with FCBC as a Virtual Host and Assistant
We are looking for a volunteer Virtual Host and Assistant for our Virtual Journal Workshop for Caregivers! About the Virtual Journal Workshop for Caregivers The Virtual Journal Workshop is an ongoing FCBC program for caregivers interested in structured, private, and self-reflective writing. Each of the 90-minute writing sessions includes brief meditations and 3-5 writing segments. […]
Eldercare Planning: Starting the Conversation with Loved Ones
Written by Wendy Johnstone, Provincial Program Consultant and Gerontologist with Family Caregivers of BC and originally published in Inspired 55+ Lifestyle Magazine. Mr. Jones is an 83-year-old widower living in his own home. When asked, he’ll say he is doing “fair to middling.” He’ll go on to tell you his legs are tired and wobbly, […]
Read our latest Caregiver Connection Newsletter!
Our Winter Caregiver Connection Newsletter is online! As always, we’ve filled it with content to provide information, education and support to family and friend caregivers. This issue includes articles on creative goal setting, planning for the year ahead, how to recharge as a caregiver, hiring private care, and much more! 💙 Read the latest issue […]
Listen to Our New Podcast Episode: Creativity as a Form of Self Care
Engaging with creativity is a form of self-care that can benefit both a caregiver and a care recipient in many ways. In 2015, psychologist and art therapist Dr. Cathy Malchiodi cited multiple studies confirming that being creative can increase positive emotions, lessen depressive symptoms, reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and even improve immune system functioning. A […]
February 3 Facebook Live: Engaging Choice in the Caregiving Relationship
On February 2022, Victoria Lougheed of Family Caregivers of BC discussed ‘Engaging Choice in the Caregiving Relationship’ in our FCBC Facebook Live. Choosing to be a caregiver is empowering for both you and your care recipient. In this Facebook Live, Victoria provides information and knowledge about how you can engage choice and feel more in […]
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