We were fortunate to catch up with Ourania Chrisgian and ask her a few questions about her caregiving-related experiences. Ourania has brought her extensive experiences as a caregiver together with a professional, unapologetic, critical eye to volunteering with us at FCBC. She has been involved in health policy committees, surveys, forums, interviews and much more […] The post Voices of Caregiving: A Fireside Chat with Ourania Chrisgian appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

Canada needs a National Caregiving Strategy to meaningfully support caregivers across the country. A successful strategy must reflect the experiences and priorities of caregivers with lived experience. To celebrate National Caregiver Month, Family Caregivers of BC is hosting a joint consultation with the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), where you can share your ideas […] The post Upcoming Webinar | Creating a Brighter Future of Care: Public Consultation with the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

By Lycia Rodrigues, Caregiver Support Manager, FCBC Last fall, while attending the Canadian Caregiving Summit, I had the opportunity to connect with young caregiver organizations and learn more about the supports and challenges experienced by approximately 1.25 million young caregivers in Canada.  Oliver Fitzpatrick, a panelist at the Summit and the Young Carers Coordinator with […] The post Caring for Young Caregivers appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

By Aaron Yukich, Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Coordinator, FCBC For many family/friend caregivers, embarking on the caregiving journey is a life transition full of unseen challenges and uncertainty. Many of us are stepping into this role for the first time, without any training or roadmap to lead the way. Heading into these uncharted waters can […] The post Building Strength Through Peer Support appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

March 14, 2024 [Toronto, ON] – The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE) proudly announces its collaboration with the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing (CISP) to enhance health and well-being opportunities for caregivers across Canada. Through a $1.8 million investment over two years, CISP will support Caregivers Alberta, Caregivers Nova Scotia, Family Caregivers of British […] The post Press Release | A Social Prescription for Care: New Pan-Canadian Social Prescribing Initiative Aims to Improve the Well-being of Caregivers Across the Country appeared first on Family Caregiv ..read more

Dementia is a disease that many people are diagnosed with. One of the symptoms of this disease is that the people who have it can no longer learn new information, remember things after a few minutes, or in some cases remember past information. Every waking moment is a “first” time experience. It is the first […] The post Tips for Visiting Someone with Dementia appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

By Wendy Johnstone, Director of Programs and Innovation, Family Caregivers of BC “The most important things in life are the connections you make with others.” – Tom Ford 2023 was dubbed the Year of the Loneliness. Despite returning to life as we once knew it including re-connecting with our friends and family, loneliness continues to […] The post Healing the Loneliness Pandemic appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

Our latest podcast features, Kristie Mar, a young caregiver who set aside a significant part of her adolescence to become the sole caregiver for her mother, who was navigating schizophrenia and anorexia. The medical professionals, counselors, and groups from whom she sought assistance, however, never gave her the title of “caregiver.” As such, it took […] The post Young Caregivers: The Overlooked Caregiver Demographic appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

We invite you to join one or all of these webinars to deepen your knowledge and connect with a community dedicated to improving dementia care at home. This series is in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of BC.  Care at home: Caregiver stories Date: Wednesday, February 14 , Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. PT. Come join us […] The post Care at Home – Webinar Series for Caregivers appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

Written by Amy-Alexandra Jaworsky is a Victoria lawyer practicing in the areas of wills, probate, residential real estate, and corporate matters. amy@viclawfirm.ca, 250.858.0344 Legaleseis language used by lawyers and in legal documents that ordinary people find difficult to understand. Sad, but often true. For many lawyers, legalese creeps into their vocabulary during law school and […] The post What’s in Your Estate Bucket? appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more