International Day of the Older Persons: How United Way serves seniors through critically important community programs United Way provides More Than Meals to seniors and supports caregivers through work with Family Caregivers of British Columbia Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ territories | October 1, 2021 – Today marks the United Nations International Day of the Older […]
Creating a Circle of Care for Caregivers: Mobilizing Informal Respite
By Lycia Rodrigues, Family Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Lead At Family Caregivers of BC, we understand the importance of relationships in our lives and the need for strong support networks. Establishing a circle of caring people or support network has been a strategy used by people in diverse cultural traditions all around the world […]
The Power of Many
By Barb MacLean, Executive Director, Family Caregivers of BC ~This is a tribute to each and every family and friend caregiver, the beautiful, giving human beings who care, who love and who do their best. Our whole team at FCBC wants you to know that we have heard your voices, your impactful stories and that […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasts
Podcasts may have emerged onto the Internet scene in 2004 but for some this form of media still sounds like some sort of sci-fi reference. Once an obscure means by which to spread audio information, podcasting is now a recognized medium for broadcasting a growing variety of content including narrated slideshows, audiobooks, and even videos […]
Cultivating Connection
Written by Mechthild Maczewski As we experience the second wave of COVID-19, increased isolation and the darker days of winter, the Canadian Mental Health Association points out just how important connections are: “We need each other more than ever as we live under the constraints of lock-down due to the pandemic. We need to be […]
Connecting Virtually With Friends And Family
Written by Niki Andreson Virtual connection has never been as important as it is right now. British Columbia has seen an expansion of virtual service delivery in response to COVID-19. Unfortunately, this rapid expansion makes it difficult for even the most tech savvy among us to keep up! At Ability411 we answer questions and provide […]
FCBC Virtual Caregiver Groups
Written by Lycia Rodrigues During this pandemic, more strain and isolation has impacted the support and wellbeing of caregivers throughout our province. Family Caregivers of BC is a provincial organization and we are here to serve and support you during these uncertain times. We offer both local (Greater Victoria) and Provincial Caregiver Support groups. FCBC […]
Take the COVID-19: Social Visitation Essentials Course
Family Caregivers of BC and SafeCare BC bring you COVID-19: Social Visitation Essentials. This self-paced, online course is intended for those who would like to visit a family member or friend residing in a long-term care home or assisted living residence, as permitted by the care home’s safety plan and regional public health direction. BC […]
New to Caregiving: Finding the Right Information
Becoming a caregiver can creep up on you. Maybe it starts with dropping by your mom’s house to do her laundry or taking your dad to a doctor’s appointment or delivering groceries to your friend. Maybe you call your adult daughter every day to check in because she suffers from depression. Gradually, you find yourself […]
Part 2: How to Set Boundaries as a Caregiver
“Boundaries are a part of self-care. They are healthy, normal and necessary” – Doreen Virtue It is time to break the cycle of saying “yes” to everything, especially as a caregiver. It is essential for caregiver longevity, protecting your energy so you can be a better caregiver.