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Episode 13: Facility Placement: Managing the Transition to Long-Term Care

Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview For many people as they age, living as long as they can in their own home is ideal. We love our comforts, our routine, and our independence. But there comes a time when the decision to have more support or to move into long-term care becomes a […]

Caregivers Out Loud: A Podcast by Family Caregivers of BC

  Join us for our Caregivers Out Loud podcast! A space to connect, listen and learn with other caregivers. You won’t want to miss these insightful, authentic and heart-centered conversations with caregivers that highlight the joys, trials, and self-discoveries that come along with this rewarding and taxing position. Subscribe on your favourite streaming channel and explore […]

Episode 11: How to Use Writing for Healing and Self-Care

Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview Research shows that family caregivers who list self-care as a priority can better provide care, are at lower risk of burnout and becoming ill, and find more joy in their role as a caregiver. Starting with small acts of self-care can create the opportunity to see the […]

Accessing Community Resources

Join Wendy Johnstone in this recording for a Facebook conversation about Accessing Community Resources. For more resources on this topic, click on the links below: Family Caregivers of BC Newsletter: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/contact-us/newsletter-subscription/ Local Victoria caregivers – Greater Victoria Walk and Talk Group:  https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/events/greater-victoria-walk-talk-caregiver-group-2/ Family Caregivers of BC Virtual Support Groups – https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/family-caregiver-support-groups/ Accessing Community Resources Pages with links […]

Volunteer Appreciation!

Marlene Schlotterbeck, thanks for your remarkable support during the Pandemic!   We are especially grateful for the extraordinary dedication of our volunteer Marlene Schlotterbeck, who has made outstanding contributions to our Provincial and Greater Victoria Caregiver Support Program. Marlene first connected with us in 2019 at our Victoria Evening Support Group. Our facilitator and staff […]

Practical Tools for Positive Mental Health

‘Practical Tools for Positive Mental Health’ a webinar for family and friend caregivers and those who support caregivers. Dr. Lisa Van Bussel, a geriatric psychiatrist with Fountain of Health organization will present on: The importance of positive ageing; How to promote brain health by modifying 5 key health behaviours; How to set a SMART goal; and […]

A Caregiver Story: Pat

Written by Patricia Smith ~In honour of Family Caregiver Month, we asked our community to share their personal stories about caregiving—the joys, the challenges, insights gained—to share with other caregivers and our larger communities. Here is one such submission… DENSE FOG  VISIBILITY LIMITED was the warning on the highway sign at the base of the […]

Family Caregiver Month: Are you Caregiver Aware?

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 […]

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 […]