A personal story of how Lycia’s mother became her primary caregiver during her own initiation into motherhood. Six months after becoming a mother, my own mother visited me from Brazil in May 2019. My husband and I were thrilled to have her helping hands so tirelessly available while we were still learning how to […]
Taking Care of Yourself: Self-Care Strategies for Family and Friend Caregivers
Family caregiving can happen suddenly or as part of a crisis. It is often unpredictable. Taking on the role of a caregiver often happens when life is already full and is squeezed into a busy life without letting anything else go. Caregiving can be one of the most rewarding gifts you can give to another […]
Caregiver’s Voice: Part 3 in a 3-Part Series of Taking Stock
Caregiving is now a common experience, however roles and activities can be very different from one caregiver to the next. Caregiving is dynamic, and it can move in different directions at any given time. Encouraging caregivers to use their voice, especially astheir role expands, can improve their own situation and the care team’s ability to […]
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.
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
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 […]
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