As caregivers, we are in relationships with those who receive our care. These relationships can vary and they will be changed by the act of caregiving. This brings with it a lot of emotions. Sometimes it can be difficult to handle what we feel. We may not even want to acknowledge these feelings coming up. […]
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July 26 Webinar: Services for Patients and Caregivers and Common Interactions Between Medications, Supplements and Food
On Tuesday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. PT, join FCBC and staff from the UBC Pharmacists Clinic for a special Zoom webinar! The UBC Pharmacists Clinic will present on the topic of medication and supplement interactions, and expand on the services they have available for patients. Clinic staff will also touch on the various ways […]
Facebook Live: The Power of Saying NO
Saying no can create room for us to focus on our mental and emotional health and create space for our self-care strategies. Saying no isn’t always easy and takes practice (and being kind to ourselves), but there are ways to make the process a bit easier. Here are some further resources to help you on […]
LGBTQ2S+ Caregiver and Care Recipient Resources
June is Pride Month, and we are acknowledging and celebrating this important awareness month with a series of resources that may be useful to caregivers and care recipients who identify as LGBTQ2S+, as well as their service providers. Click on the logos below each heading to access the website links and resources. If you’d like […]
Caregiver Awareness Month Activities in BC!
Throughout Caregiver Awareness Month in May, Family and Friend Caregiver Support Programs across the province celebrated family and friend caregivers in their communities. Here are just a few of the festivities that took place! Lake Country: The Family and Friend Caregiver Support Program in Lake Country hosted a special CAM celebration gathering for their local […]
A Caregiver Story: Caring from Afar
Karla Wilson (far left) with her Mom and Sister In 2003, I chose to move to Vancouver Island. I had grown up in the suburbs of Toronto, then traveled and lived in Australia for three years after finishing my university degree. When I returned to Canada, I was searching out the warmest climate possible. Victoria […]
New Elder Abuse Law Wiki from Canadian Centre for Elder Law
The Practical Guide to Elder Abuse and Neglect Law in Canada has just been released by our friends at the Canadian Centre for Elder Law. This wiki-style resource provides information on many aspects of Elder Abuse Law in Canada. “What is Elder Abuse and Neglect” provides a solid introduction. If you have concerns but aren’t […]
Facebook Live: Financial Resources for Caregivers
In this Facebook Live, Victoria Lougheed examines some of the challenges caregivers face in terms of hidden costs and unexpected financial impacts. The following financial information and resources may also be helpful to caregivers: Webinar: Tax Information and Financial Resources for Caregivers (2022) Handout: Overview of General Financial Resources, Tax Benefits and Credits for Caregivers […]
A Caregiver Story: Learning How to Be a Caregiver for Our Daughter with Schizophrenia
My husband and I are the family caregivers for our younger daughter who has lived with schizophrenia for over 20 years. She lives with significant disabilities that are common in schizophrenia and that make the tasks of daily living very difficult. The biggest factor in the widespread disability of people with schizophrenia are cognitive losses; […]
A Caregiver Story: My Caregiving Sandwich
Victoria Lougheed with her daughter I’m the ham in a multi-generational sandwich as a caregiver. I am a caregiver for, or part of the caregiving team for a number of care recipients from 16 to 84. I am a direct caregiver and a long-distance caregiver. I am an advocate, a problem solver, a voice […]
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