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Caregiver Tips for Isolation

In these challenging and unprecedented times, caregivers can feel even more isolated and alone than ever before and may be feeling overwhelmed by trying to navigate your loved one’s care while looking after yourself. We have created some tips for caregivers during these times however please remember that our caregiver call line is toll-free if […]

Mindfulness and Gentle Chair Yoga

Kate Landreth, Education & Learning Lead at Family Caregivers of BC offers a mindfulness practice and seated yoga movement practice. Follow along from the comfort of your home and take time and space for yourself during your caregiving journey. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjYOByVI-JU[/embedyt]

Power of Attorney: Even a Good Caregiver Can Make Mistakes!

Susan was thankful her mother Catherine had prepared a Power of Attorney because that meant that after Catherine’s accident, Susan was able to step in and help Catherine with her finances.  The accident left Catherine unable to leave the house and it had also affected her mentally – many days Catherine just wasn’t herself.  She […]

COVID-19 Information

We are providing information and resources to support and protect our staff, volunteers, clients and community. We greatly appreciate the measures that individuals and communities are taking to remain healthy and safe. FCBC staff are monitoring COVID-19 information and taking guidance on health matters from our federal, provincial and local health authorities. We encourage you […]

Keeping Track of Who’s Who on the Care Team

KEEPING TRACK OF WHO’S WHO ON THE CARE TEAM PART 2 IN A 3-PART SERIES By Wendy Johnstone Many services are available in the community. Our health care and social systems have services that are provided both publicly and privately. The difference between publicly and privately funded services is based on the type of service […]

Strategies and Resources for Decision-Making: Taking Stock Part 1

STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES FOR DECISION-MAKING: TAKING STOCK FIRST IN A THREE-PART SERIES Betty, 80, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease five years ago. She is on the highest dosage of a “memory pill” and is well supported at home by her spouse. She is very functional and maintains a high level of independence and quality of […]

Managing Risk When Caring For Someone

We received a call from a spouse caring for her husband, who is living with a brain injury. She struggles with balancing being the “sheriff” and supporting her husband’s desire for autonomy and independence. She explains how the other day her husband was up on a ladder hanging Christmas lights by himself. There were no […]

Technology Resources for Caregivers

Although 71 per cent of caregivers are interested in using technology to support their caregiving tasks, only seven per cent are using care-related technology, according to AARP’s 2016 Caregiving and Technology study. Fifty-eight per cent of the caregivers surveyed in a 2018 survey by the Change Foundation said they used the internet for gathering additional […]

Strategies for Spousal Caregivers

Lisa has been living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for over five years. She and her partner, Michael, just celebrated 20 years together. Each have children from their previous relationships, and both are still working part-time. As Lisa’s symptoms worsen, she requires more assistance. Michael is struggling to balance the demands of being a partner and […]

Setting Boundaries Takes Practice

“Sure, Mom, I’ll help.” As soon as she spoke the words, Mary thought, “I do not have the time or energy for this! Why did I agree to help?” Sometimes we say “yes” automatically because we are people-pleasers. We could be feeling guilty or emotionally tied to a situation and, before we even think about […]