Include Patients and Family Caregivers as Partners
One third of family caregivers are in distress.
They don't feel heard. They are overworked...and under supported.
Family Caregivers are essential to the health care system. They provide 80% of the care! Yet, they are 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?
Health Care Providers can work with family caregivers in 3 ways:
- 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
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- Refer us to resources like Family Caregivers of BC to receive emotional support, information and resources, education and more.
- Engage us by including us in case planning for care recipients and seeking our input on health system planning and service delivery
Webinars for Health Care Providers
Watch one of our recent webinars to learn more about family caregivers and how they can be supported through our health care system. Find upcoming webinars on our calendar and join our e-newsletter to receive notifications by email.
