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Reframing Self-Care: Perspective Is Everything

Written by Elizabeth Bishop Self-care is a buzzword right now, but what does self-care really mean? For many busy caregivers, self-care is an afterthought. However, with high rates of caregiver burnout, taking care of your mental and physical health is so very important. COVID-19 has brought many challenges and uncertainties in relation to caregiving, but […]

FCBC Virtual Caregiver Groups

Written by Lycia Rodrigues During this pandemic, more strain and isolation has impacted the support and wellbeing of caregivers throughout our province. Family Caregivers of BC is a provincial organization and we are here to serve and support you during these uncertain times. We offer both local (Greater Victoria) and Provincial Caregiver Support groups. FCBC […]

Part 2: Understanding Committeeship: What Do You Do If You Have a Family Member in Care and Need to Make Decisions for Him or Her?

Written by Cassandra Drake Committees must keep detailed records of all the assets, liabilities, and money coming in and going out of the person’s estate. They must give periodic reports, referred to as accounts, to the Public Guardian and Trustee. A committee of person is responsible for making medical decisions for the person and deciding where and […]

Part 1: Understanding Committeeship: What Do You Do If You Have a Family Member in Care and Need to Make Decisions for Him or Her?

Written by Cassandra Drake It is a situation that many people are faced with, but most do not know what their options are. If your loved one had the opportunity to do their estate planning, he or she may have an enduring power of attorney, which can be used even after a person is no […]

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 […]

Navigating the Challenges of Work and Caregiving

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

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 […]