By John Jordan, Lawyer, Crease Harman LLP Any adult who is mentally capable can authorize a trusted person to deal with their financial and legal matters by signing a Power of Attorney. That adult can also authorize a trusted person to act on their behalf in relation to health and personal care matters by signing […]
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Health Care Webinar on January 24 | A Brighter Future of Care: Towards a National Caregiving Strategy for Canada
Webinar for Health Care Professionals Presented by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence and Family Caregivers of BC Event Date/Time: Jan 14, 2025 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM PST Join us for a free micro webinar, “A Brighter Future of Care: Towards a National Caregiving Strategy for Canada,” presented by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence […]
Dear Caregiver Support Line: How Can I Balance Outside Help With Family Cultural Beliefs in Caregiving?
By Gemma Torres, Caregiver Support Specialist, FCBC Dear Caregiver Support Line: “I share caregiving duties for my elderly father with my mother and older brother. My father was recently discharged from the hospital after a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and unable to walk independently. My brother does most of the care. I don’t […]
Caregiver Voices | Healing Through Care: A Daughter’s Journey of Forgiveness and Connection
By a Caregiver from Delta, BC (Anonymous) My dad had his first “episode” in 2010. To this day, we are unsure if it was a stroke or a seizure, but whatever it was, it changed everything—from how he acted to how he walked. To say I had a conflicted relationship with him is an understatement. […]
Coping with Losses In The Caregiver Role
Family caregiving brings with it many changes for everyone involved. Among these is the loss of each person’s expectations for how their future will be. Although we expect to grieve when someone dies or is diagnosed with a terminal illness, many people don’t anticipate the many losses we can experience as we adjust to changes […]
Proactively Planning for End-of-Life
By Karla Kerr, Licensed Funeral Director and Death Doula Karla Kerr is passionate about encouraging end-of-life conversations by sharing transparent information and helping individuals feel informed and empowered. Learn more about end of life planning here: https://karlakerr.ca/ There is one major myth about end-of-life planning: that talking about or planning for death will make it […]
Understand the Difference Between FCBC’s Caregiver Support Line and 1:1 Coaching
Family Caregivers of British Columbia (FCBC) offers a range of services designed to support caregivers in their journey, including the 1:1 Caregiver Support Line and 1:1 Coaching. While both services aim to provide personalized assistance, they cater to different needs and circumstances. Here’s a closer look at the key differences between these two vital resources. […]
What is Involuntary Separation?
By John Jordan, Lawyer, Crease Harman LLP The challenges faced by many senior citizens today to secure adequate financial resources in their retirement years are growing. This is likely due, in part, to living longer lives and, in part, to the increasing cost of health care. Almost all of today’s seniors receive income from Canada’s […]
Dear Caregiver Support Line: How Can I Overcome Guilt and Balance Caregiving With My Own Needs
By Aaron Yukich, Caregiver Rx Social Prescribing Project Lead, FCBC I haven’t seen my friends in ages, and I always make up excuses whenever they ask me to go out for coffee. I take care of my husband at home, and while he is still healthy enough to be left alone for a couple […]
Caregiver Considerations for a Worry-Free Holiday
Are you going on a summer holiday? Use this checklist to ensure you’re leaving your care recipient in good hands so you can vacation worry-free. Proper preparation allows you to relax and enjoy your time away, knowing everything is taken care of at home. First, identify a trusted family member, friend, or neighbour to be […]
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