Webinars

Since February 2024, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE) has been working with caregivers, care providers, researchers, regulators, policymakers, health, and social care leaders, and labour to develop a National Caregiving Strategy aimed at making Canada the best place in the world to give and receive care. In this session, we will share the […]

Presented by Nidus and hosted by Family Caregivers of British Columbia: a free online launch of two Accessibility Project videos with personal stories from people across BC, highlighting the usefulness of personal planning. What is personal planning? How is it different from estate planning? What if I have a Will and an Enduring Power of […]

Changes in the brain due to dementia can affect a person’s abilities and behaviours and it can be frustrating and upsetting when the person you are caring for is responding in an unexpected way.  Join us to explore various behaviours changes and what might be causing them, and learn practical strategies for responding in supportive […]

Join us to increase your confidence in providing physical care in the home. Hear from community health care professionals who will share practical tips for common caregiving activities while maintaining dignity and safety. For caregivers. This presentation is scheduled for 60 minutes, but presenters will be available following the end of the presentation if there […]

In the second part of our “Being Caregiver-Friendly” webinar series, Family Caregivers of BC will discuss the importance of healthcare practitioners assessing the needs of family caregivers, separate from the person whom they provide care for. Emma Payton, from Island Health, Community Virtual Care will highlight how The Community Virtual Care Caregiver program interacts and […]

Come join us on February 14 and hear from two experienced caregivers who will share their experiences and learning on their dementia journey as they supported their person at home. We will also hear from a gerontologist caregiver coach from the Family Caregiver of BC caregiver support team who will share beneficial caregiver resources and […]

This webinar is part of our Caregiver Rx Program, and it is for healthcare provider education. In the first of our 2-part ‘Being Caregiver-Friendly’ webinars, Family Caregivers of B.C. will share 4 easy ways to strengthen relations and interactions with family caregivers within their healthcare team. Elaine Book, from the VCH Brain Program, will share […]

Balancing the demands of caring for another, while taking care of your own physical, mental, social, and emotional health is essential to making caregiving sustainable. Join Family Caregivers of BC, as we discuss self-care, resiliency, and self-compassion. You will have the opportunity to reflect and personalize your own self-care habits. Date and Time: Wednesday November […]

During this webinar, Emma Donald, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, explores the cycles of negative thinking patterns we all can get caught in, how to break these cycles, and coping and self-care tactics to integrate into your life. About our presenter: Emma Donald is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who offers counseling to individuals and couples in […]