Include Patients and Family Caregivers as Partners

and the move to Patient and Family Centered Care

One third of family caregivers are in distress.

We don't feel heard. We're overworked...and under supported.

Family Caregivers are essential to the health care system. We provide 80% of the care! Yet, we're often not recognized or included as a partner in care.

What is a partner in care?

It's a shift in the way health care providers interact with people who care for their family members and friends. Willing caregivers are included in care planning and work with health care providers to provide relevant information and make arrangements for things like picking up medications and assisting with future appointments.

How will this happen?

There are 3 main things health care providers can do to work with family caregivers.

Identify us. Ask "are you caring for a family member or friend?"
Refer us to resources like Family Caregivers of BC to receive emotional support, information and resources, education and more.
download our Caregiver Referral Form
request our Family Caregiver Rx pads for your office
Engage us by including us in case planning for care recipients and seeking our input on health system planning and service delivery

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