By Aaron Yukich, Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Coordinator, FCBC For many family/friend caregivers, embarking on the caregiving journey is a life transition full of unseen challenges and uncertainty. Many of us are stepping into this role for the first time, without any training or roadmap to lead the way. Heading into these uncharted waters can […]
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Young Caregivers: The Overlooked Caregiver Demographic
Our latest podcast features, Kristie, a young caregiver who set aside a significant part of her adolescence to become the sole caregiver for her mother, who was navigating schizophrenia and anorexia. The medical professionals, counselors, and groups from whom she sought assistance, however, never gave her the title of “caregiver.” As such, it took her […]
Episode 22: Supporting Young Caregivers: The Overlooked Caregiver Demographic
Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview What difficulties develop when a child becomes a caregiver to their own parent? Studies show that young caregivers make up at least 12% of Canadian youth. One of these young people is Kristie Mar. At just 16 years old, Kristie set aside a significant part of her […]
PREVENTING FALLS IN YOUR HOME AND YARD
By: Victoria Lougheed, Education & Learning Lead, FCBC On average 12 seniors die and 259 are hospitalized each day due to falls. Many of our caregivers have reported that they are over 50, and caring for loved ones in in a similar age group. This puts both caregivers and care recipients at higher risk of […]
How are You Coping with On-going Losses?
So often, learning how to manage the difficulties encountered in caring for your family member is the focus. However, I want you to know that your quality of life is in how you are reconciling your relationship with all the losses that you have encountered in your lifetime. And you, like virtually everyone else, has […]
Acknowledging the Losses Associated with Being a Caregiver
Family caregiving brings with it many changes for everyone involved. Among these is the loss of each person’s expectations for how their future will be. Although we expect to grieve when someone dies or is diagnosed with a terminal illness, many people don’t anticipate the many losses we can experience throughout the time we care […]
The Importance of Healthy Boundaries In Caregiving
Boundaries allow for the freedom to be yourself— to provide love and care while maintaining personal integrity in the relationship. Healthy boundaries let you maintain an emotional connection with your care recipient without the negative impacts of discomfort, resentment, or guilt. Discomfort and resentment are warning signs that boundaries are out of sync. If you […]
Mixed Emotions of Caregiving
Adapted from FCBC Resource Guide for Family Caregivers Caregiving can change your relationship with your family members, whether the person needing care is your parent, spouse, another relative, or an adult child. This change often brings up many issues and emotions. If you find that you are caregiving for elderly parents or other relatives, you […]
Caregiving While Living With Pain
Chronic pain can be overwhelming, and caring for someone else while you are in pain adds an extra layer of complexity. Managing care duties while living with pain can be difficult for several reasons including fatigue, managing multiple medical appointments, physical limitations, and stress. Caregivers living with invisible pain may also find it challenging to […]
Asking and Receiving Help with Caregiving
It is hard to ask for help, but you cannot do caregiving alone. The responsibilities of caregiving can often feel overwhelming and seem more than you can handle by yourself. More and more of your time and energy are consumed by navigating the healthcare system, finding resources, or figuring out how to meet someone else’s […]
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