By Barb MacLean, Executive Director, FCBC World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed annually on June 15th. The day raises awareness of the abuse and neglect experienced by older adults and highlights the importance of safeguarding their rights and well-being. WEAAD unites individuals, organizations, and communities to share information, discuss strategies, and promote actions […]
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Caregiving: To The Moon and Back
By Barb MacLean, Executive Director, Family Caregivers of BC I watched my daughter’s hands close gently around Grandpa’s 101-year-old hands, steadying the coffee cup as he took a sip. The ever-important cookie came next, in pieces, shared slowly, a look of happiness on both faces. I won’t forget that moment, and maybe she won’t either. […]
Managing Caregiver Expectations
Managing expectations for yourself, the person you care for, and your formal network of care. Managing expectations as a caregiver is important to practice with the person you are caring for, for yourself, and with your circle of formal care. During this time, there are increased concerns related to challenges such as a reduction of […]
Intention Setting as a Caregiver
Setting an intention helps clarify what is most important for the day or in a moment.” How Setting Intentions Can Support Your Caregiving Direction and Focus We hear and validate the stories of caregivers all across B.C. Caregiving offers many rewards, however, many times it can feel and be really challenging. It asks a lot […]
Exploring Your Relationship to Self and Others
Love rests on two pillars: surrender and autonomy. Our need for togetherness exists alongside our need for separateness.” Esther Perel I think it’s safe to say that most of us are spending more time than ever with the people in our direct household. For some, this might be with the person you are caring for, […]
The Magic of Talking It Through: Why It’s Essential For Caregivers
By Barb MacLean, Executive Director, FCBC Sometimes, you just need to talk with someone. Need. That’s a powerful word. It means it’s not “nice to have” or “sort-of good”. It’s essential. That’s why a core component of caregiver support programs is to offer some type of emotional support. Receiving emotional support helps us cope with […]
Social Prescribing: What It Is And How It Helps
By Wendy Johnstone, Director of Programs and Innovation, FCBC At a time where isolation and mental health concerns pose legitimate health risks, there continues to be a universal need to prioritize people’s overall well-being. Family caregivers can find themselves at an even greater risk because of the known challenges that accompany their role. You may […]
Re-finding Yourself After Caregiving
Caregivers are often so busy ‘doing’ their role, that when your care recipient dies or no longer needs care, and your caregiving role ends, you may suddenly find yourself adrift. Reclaiming your life after your time providing care can accompany feelings of relief, sadness, and confusion. Here are 4 suggestions that can support caregivers in […]
Dear Caregiver Support Line
By Aaron Yukich, Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Coordinator, FCBC “I’ve come to realize that my role as caregiver for my care recipient is something that is going to be very consuming in the years ahead. I already find that I’m so focused on my care recipient’s care needs that I lose track of what I […]
Voices of Caregiving: A Fireside Chat with Ourania Chrisgian
We were fortunate to catch up with Ourania Chrisgian and ask her a few questions about her caregiving-related experiences. Ourania has brought her extensive experiences as a caregiver together with a professional, unapologetic, critical eye to volunteering with us at FCBC. She has been involved in health policy committees, surveys, forums, interviews and much more […]
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