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A Caregiver Story: Caring with Self-Compassion

Written by B.I. I have been a caregiver for over five years to my elderly father. He still lives independently from me, in spite of some serious health issues that at times have landed him in the hospital. Of late, I have also taken on a caregiving role with another family member who lives in […]

A Caregiver Story: Pat

Written by Patricia Smith ~In honour of Family Caregiver Month, we asked our community to share their personal stories about caregiving—the joys, the challenges, insights gained—to share with other caregivers and our larger communities. Here is one such submission… DENSE FOG  VISIBILITY LIMITED was the warning on the highway sign at the base of the […]

Family Caregiver Month: Are you Caregiver Aware?

May is Family Caregiver Month, an opportunity to join millions across the country to recognize and celebrate the vital role of family and friend caregivers. Their role is significant, giving over 80% of the care when we need it, yet they are often unrecognized, unsupported and underappreciated. Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) is part of […]

A Caregiver Story: Linda

Written by Linda Tang ~In honour of Family Caregiver Month, we asked our community to share their personal stories about caregiving—the joys, the challenges, insights gained—to share with other caregivers and our larger communities. Here is one such submission… I have lived with my mother since the 1970s in Viet Nam when the war-torn country […]

A Caregiver Story: Dana

Written by Dana Martin ~In honour of Family Caregiver Month, we asked our community to share their personal stories about caregiving—the joys, the challenges, insights gained—to share with other caregivers and our larger communities. Here is one such submission… My wife, Connie, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May of 2013. She had a mastectomy, […]

A Caregiver Story: Bev

Written by Bev Knapton ~In honour of Family Caregiver Month, we asked our community to share their personal stories about caregiving—the joys, the challenges, insights gained—to share with other caregivers and our larger communities. Here is one such submission… My mom has reached the age of 103 years old. My mom, I think at this […]

A Caregiver’s Story of Perspective, Patience and Timing

By BKN, A Family Caregiver Me at the window: “It’s nice and sunny today.” My husband looks and says: “Bullsh*t! That’s fog.” In 2014, my husband had a hemorrhagic stroke. Today, mostly recovered, he is physically able and retains important skills such as speech, walking, eating, and self-hygiene. However, his mild dementia includes confusion, vision […]

What You Need to Know About Power of Attorney

By Amy-Alexandra Jaworsky Power of Attorney Notice required! If you change or revoke your enduring power of attorney, you must give written notice to the persons you appointed as your attorney(s) for the change or revocation to be effective. POA terminated! If a person becomes a “patient” under the Patients Property Act (for example, if […]