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Caregiver Connection is a free quarterly newsletter published by the Family Caregivers of BC. It contains interesting and informative articles directly related to caregiving issues that help build a stronger caregiver community. If you currently receive a copy of Caregiver Connection by mail and would prefer to receive it by email, click here to email us and change your preference.
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The newsletter was a lifeline while caring for my mother and I still enjoy it and share it with friends who are caregiving. The legal column has been amazing. Family Caregivers of BC is a brilliant service!” R.A., past family caregiver
Past Issues of Caregiver Connection
2023
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Fall 2023
In this issue:- It’s not you: caregiving within a challenged healthcare system
- Editorial
- Volunteer with us
- Spotlight on family councils
- Caregiver corner
- Dear Caregiver Support Line
- Mixed Emotions
- Resources
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Summer 2023
In this issue:- Summer Holidays
- Editor's Note
- Do You Consider Yourself a Caregiver?
- Dear Caregiver Support Line
- Increase your Resiliency
- Legal Segment (RA-7)
- Finances: Ways to Save
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Spring 2023
In this issue:- Fostering Caregiver Well-Being
- Volunteer Appreciation
- Extended Pharmacy Services
- Contingency Planning
- Dear Caregiver Support Line
- Appointing an Executor
- Keeping your Finances On Beat
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Winter 2023
In this issue:- Top Caregiving Resources in 2022
- Tribute to Jane Sheaff
- Dear CSL – Long Distance Caregiving
- Caring from Afar
- Walking a Mile in Their Shoes
2022
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Fall 2022
In this issue:- Wearable Fall Prevention Tools
- Editorial
- Preventing Falls In Your Home
- Caregiver Self-assessment
- Sudden Shifts In Caregiving
- Caregivers Can Plan For The Unknown Future
- Dear CSL Column
- Resources
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Summer 2022
In this issue:- Parallel Paths of Caregiving
- Caregiver Self-Assessment
- Healthy Boundaries
- Well-Being Project Summary
- Journaling as Self-Care
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Spring 2022
In This Issue:- Who’s Who in the Hospital Zoo
- FCBC Thanks Volunteers
- Caregiver Self Assessment
- Dear Caregiver Support Line
- You Can Count on Hope
- Emotions in Caregiving
- The Power of Choice
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Winter 2022
In this issue:- R.E.C.H.A.R.G.E.
- Build Your Self-Care Plan
- Dear Caregiver Support Line
- Planning Care with the Care Recipient in Mind
- Ten Timely Tips for Family Caregivers
- Resources for Family and Friend Caregivers
2021
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Fall 2021
In this issue:- Connecting Caregivers with Community-Based Support Services
- How Do You Know When Your Spouse or Aging Parent Needs More Care?
- Dear Caregiver Support Line: Considerations for Moving to Long Term Care
- Taking Care of Yourself: Self-Care Strategies for Family Caregivers
- Resources for Family and Friend Caregivers
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Summer 2021
In this issue:- Creating a Circle of Care
- Planning for Caregiving
- New! Dear Caregiver Support Line: Planning for Hospital Discharge
- The Power of Planning Well
- Personalized Caregiver Support Plan
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Spring 2021
In this issue:- Findings from our COVID-19 Impact Survey
- The Power of Many
- How Setting Intentions Can Support Your Caregiving Direction and Focus
- What You Need to Know About Power of Attorneys
- A Caregiver's Story
2020
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Winter 2020
In This Issue:- Cultivating connection
- How to keep your resilience battery charged
- Did you know about Lifelabs mobile unit?
- What to do as someone’s Personal Representative
- Intro to caregiving
- Caregiving resources and support groups
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Fall 2020
In This Issue:- The 3 Ds of caregiving
- What's in your estate bucket?
- Balancing work and caregiving
- CIHI study on Caregiver Distress update
- Practical ways to stay connected
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Summer 2020
In This Issue:- Caregiving during COVID-19
- Virtual caregiver groups
- Electronic witnesses of wills
- Reframing self-care
- Connecting virtually
- A caregiver's story of self-identification and acceptance
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Spring 2020
In This Issue:- FCBC celebrates 30 Years!
- New national caregiver statistics
- The new national caregiver distress indicator
- An update on our podcast
- Generations of caregiving
- Are your elderly parents stubborn or misunderstood?
2019
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Winter 2019
In This Issue:- FCBC is launching a podcast
- Caregiving for someone with a hip fracture
- How to evaluate the credibility of health websites
- Tired? Learn how to manage sleep better
- Bounce back from stress and worry
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Fall 2019
In This Issue:- Medical assistance in dying: an option in end-of-life care
- How to manage caregiving worries
- Meeting caregivers where they are
- Family caregiver support groups
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Summer 2019
In This Issue:- The secrets to a long-lasting caregiver support group
- Preparing for a visit to emergency
- Respite: getting the break you deserve
- HealthLink BC 811: 24/7 health advice you can trust
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2023 Issues
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- May 2023 (Caregiver Awareness Month) Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
Interested in Contributing?
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Please know that each newsletter has planned topic and themes, therefore accepted written submissions and editing is at the discretion of the current editor. We thank you for your interest!