Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) proudly and compassionately supports over 1 million people in British Columbia that provide physical and/or emotional care to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour. FCBC supports caregivers by providing access to information, education, and supports that enable caregivers to feel more confident and successful in their role. FCBC provides leadership to strengthen the voice of family caregivers and the significance of their role. We engage with health sectors, social sectors, and caregivers to find ways to include caregivers as partners in care and in health care system improvement efforts. Established in 1989, FCBC is a not-for-profit registered charity funded by Ministry of Health, United Way Greater Victoria, and Island Health.
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Family Caregivers of BC in the Media
Empowering the citizen patient: caregiving and caregiver resources
In this second article of a 10-part “Empowering the Citizen Patient” series in Castlegar News, Dr. Mindy Smith, retired family physician and active member of the Kootenay Boundary Patient Advisory Committee, shares her expertise. Focusing on caregivers, Dr. Smith offers practical tips and resources to help support their loved ones and themselves.
Writing as therapy: Intensive journaling helps prisoners deal with their traumas
Bill Israel teaches prisoners at William Head and men in recovery from addiction at New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Centre to write about their lives
A stranger at the end of the line gave me strength when I was at the end of my rope
For 37 tearful minutes, Helena Wiest unpacked her story of being a caregiver to her husband to a support line worker who did not offer solutions but provided the relief of being heard
Women provide most unpaid care — and are more likely to bear health impacts: StatCan
Women are providing more unpaid care in Canada and are more likely to struggle with mental and physical health problems as a result of caregiving than their male counterparts, according to data published by Statistics Canada on Tuesday.
Women in the sandwich generation are overworked, exhausted and missing out on career opportunities
The pandemic has exacerbated challenges for caregivers looking after children and aging parents. In this article, Executive Director Barb MacLean speaks to the Globe and Mail about the particular challenges faced by female, sandwich generation caregivers.
Older and wiser: Why family caregivers need our full support
May is Family Caregiver Awareness Month, and we should take this time to reach out to our friends and neighbours doing this vital work, writes columnist Margaret Coates.