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Episode 27: Navigating Care in the Sandwich Generation: Dignity, Boundaries, and Advocacy

Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview How do you uphold respect and dignity for an ageing parent when balancing the regular demands of career and children? So many people today are part of the Sandwich Generation—caring for a parent while still managing work and raising kids. Ensuring your parent feels safe and cared […]

Become a Volunteer Caregiver Ambassador

Raise awareness. Strengthen caregiver support. Family Caregivers of British Columbia (FCBC) is a non-profit charity dedicated to improving the lives of family and friend caregivers through education, emotional support, and advocacy. We believe that raising awareness is key to building supportive communities for caregivers across BC. What is a Caregiver Ambassador? Volunteer Caregiver Ambassadors represent […]

Join the Caregiver Voices Panel

Share your experience. Shape better care. Family Caregivers of British Columbia (FCBC) is a non-profit charity dedicated to improving the lives of family and friend caregivers through education, emotional support, and advocacy. We believe that caregivers’ voices are essential to creating services and systems that truly work. What is the Caregiver Voices Panel? The Caregiver […]

Support Group Facilitator (In-Person and Virtual)

Family Caregivers of British Columbia (FCBC) is a non-profit charity dedicated to improving the lives of family and friend caregivers through education, emotional support, and advocacy. We believe that connection and peer support are essential to caregiver well-being — and that welcoming, compassionate spaces can make a lasting impact. What is the Support Group Facilitator’s […]

Episode 26: Secondary Caregivers Relieving Primary Caregivers Through Circles of Care

Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview About this Episode How can building a circle of care around yourself help you continue to deliver the best care? Even the most devoted and capable caregiver needs support in their role. From weekends away to help around the house, letting another caregiver take some of the […]

Media Release: Seniors’ Advocates Joins Forces To Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse

June 11, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 12, 2025 VANCOUVER – Leaders of three seniors’ advocacy groups joined the BC Seniors Advocate today to raise the alarm about elder abuse, a growing but often hidden issue affecting older adults across the province, in advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday, June 15. The World Health Organization […]

Dear Caregiver Support Line: I’m Exhausted, Resentful, and Overwhelmed — What Can I Do?

May 30, 2025

By Julie Cameron, Caregiver Support Specialist, FCBC “For the last two years I have been a full-time caregiver for my husband who has dementia. Between medical appointments and providing 24/7 care for him and then trying to manage a household, I am both physically and mentally exhausted. We don’t have any children nearby to help, […]

Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2025: Shining a Spotlight on Our Volunteers

April 29, 2025

This week, April 27 – May 3, marks National Volunteer Week, and we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary volunteers who are at the heart of our caregiving community at Family Caregivers of BC. Their time, energy, and compassion strengthen our work and extend our reach across the province. Our volunteers contribute meaningfully […]

About Caregiver Awareness Month May is National Caregiver Month, a time to celebrate and raise awareness about the experiences of Canada’s 8+ million people who give care to a family member or friend. This month serves as a reminder of the vital role caregivers play in the well-being of our communities and offers an opportunity to […]

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Episode 25: Juggling Roles: Finding Balance When Caring for a Parent

How do you navigate the transition from child to caregiver of a parent while supporting both their dignity and your own wellness? Caring for an aging or ill parent comes with countless responsibilities, from prepping meals and scheduling medication to attending appointments and much more. While this shift to caregiver is, in some ways, a […]