May is Family Caregiver Month, an opportunity to join millions across the country to recognize and celebrate the vital role of family and friend caregivers. Their role is significant, giving over 80% of the care when we need it, yet they are often unrecognized, unsupported and underappreciated. Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) is part of […]
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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 […]
Family and Friend Caregivers on the Front Lines of COVID-19
Written by Janet McLean, Evaluation and Quality Improvement Lead with Family Caregivers of BC In December 2020, Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) conducted a province-wide survey of unpaid family/friend caregivers. The goal of the survey was to understand how COVID-19 has impacted caregivers in BC, no matter where they live, where their care recipient lives or […]
Grief is a Universal Experience
Grief is a universal experience that makes us human. The role of caregiving can be all encompassing and when a care recipient passes away it can lead to deep feelings of loneliness, emptiness, and loss. It is often an extremely emotional and uncertain time following the death of a care recipient and because grief is […]
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
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
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
Episode Ten: Juggling Work and Family Caregiving
Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview 28% of Canadians are estimated to provide care to a family member or friend with a long-term health condition, disability or aging¹. In BC this translate into roughly 1.2 million caregivers². The Vanier Institute conducted a review in 2017³ and found that three-quarters of caregivers are employed. […]
Episode Eight: Friends Caring for Friends, A Circle of Care Approach
Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview Have you ever said this to a struggling caregiver – “Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help?’ The offering has good intent, but many times people say it because they don’t know how to help, are uncomfortable, or want to be polite. And […]
Episode Nine: Grieving Before a Death
Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview When we think about grief, we often think of it as something that happens following a death. However, grief can begin long before death arrives. The grieving process can start as soon as a caregiver is aware that death is a likelihood or once death is on […]
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