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Mixed Emotions of Caregiving

Adapted from FCBC Resource Guide for Family Caregivers Caregiving can change your relationship with your family members, whether the person needing care is your parent, spouse, another relative, or an adult child. This change often brings up many issues and emotions. If you find that you are caregiving for elderly parents or other relatives, you […]

Dear Caregiver Support Line (Fall Edition)

By Aaron Yukich on behalf of the CSL Team My partner’s care needs are increasing and I’m starting to feel overwhelmed. We are currently eligible for home care support two days a week but the rest of the time we’re on our own. Currently, I help with my partner’s care needs, cook all the meals, […]

A Spotlight on Family Councils

Written By Lisa Dawson, Chair of the Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils Lisa Dawson is the Chair of the Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils and is Vice-President/Secretary for the Provincial Association of Family Councils: Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC). Lisa is also a Co-chair of the long-term care home family […]

It’s Not You: Caregiving Within a Challenged Healthcare System

Written by Wendy Johnstone, Director of Programs and Innovation, Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) A million British Columbians are without a regular primary care provider and are experiencing long wait times at medical clinics. While the government is working with its partners to improve access to primary care and bring fundamental change to the siloed […]

Fall Caregiver Café – Join Virtually or In-person

We have a special fall Caregiver Café event that is accessible to everyone across British Columbia! If you are in the Victoria area, you could join us in person (at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre in Victoria BC) or join us virtually from the comfort of your home (the event will be live-streamed). This is an […]

Join Us for a Learning Session on The Caregiver Journey

Join us for this learning session on the Caregiver Journey by Lycia Rogrigues, Caregiver Support Manager at Family Caregivers of BC. This is an opportunity to connect with other caregivers, community members, and health professionals and learn about Family Caregiver of BC resources. Date and Time: September 11, 2023, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm PT Location: Cook […]

24 Days of Self Care CHALLENGE!

Welcome to our 24-Day Self-Care Challenge – July 1-24, 2023 International Self-Care Day is July 24! To celebrate YOU & promote mindfulness, self-compassion and self-love we have created a 24 DAY SELF CARE CHALLENGE to help you incorporate more self care into your daily routine.  These micro-self care activities are small, intentional actions that are […]