Many caregivers experience financial stress associated with providing care for someone, whether it is a person with a disability, an older adult, or a family member or friend with an illness. In fact, lack of funding and the need for financial assistance are the issues Canadian caregivers most often identify as their biggest stressors. The […] The post Explore Our Guide to Financial Assistance For Family Caregivers 2025 appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

Join Us For This Informative Caregiver Webinar! Title: Peace of Mind: A Caregiver’s Guide to Contingency Date/Time: Mar 27, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time Webinar Description: The responsibility of caregiving is enormous and often unpredictable. Caregivers find themselves juggling various tasks every day, and it can be hard to imagine a time when they might […] The post Upcoming Webinar, March 27, 2025 – Peace of Mind: A Caregiver’s Guide to Contingency Planning appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

For individuals undergoing cancer treatment in British Columbia, the Canadian Cancer Society offers vital support through its Cancer Travel and Accommodation Services program. This program provides essential assistance that makes accessing care easier and more affordable.  Eligible patients may receive financial grants, air and ground transportation, and comfortable accommodations—all designed to ensure they receive the […] The post Discover Essential Support Services Offered by the Canadian Cancer Society  appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

By Kate Landreth, Education and Learning Lead, FCBC and Wendy Johnstone, Director of Programs, FCBC Having a contingency or backup plan in case you become ill and can’t provide care is another important tool for caregivers and families to have. It ensures continuity of care if you become ill or are unable to provide care. […] The post What If You Can’t Be There? A Caregiver’s Guide to Contingency Planning appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

Date & Time: Feb 6, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time Please join Sharon Sutherland, Executive Director of Mediate BC, and Lori Frank, Director of Child Welfare Initiatives with Mediate BC, for an insightful presentation on conflict resolution for family caregivers. This session will explore practical strategies for resolving conflicts that arise in […] The post Upcoming Webinar, Finding Common Ground: Resolving Conflicts in Family Caregiving, February 6, 2025 appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

By John Jordan, Lawyer, Crease Harman LLP  Any adult who is mentally capable can authorize a trusted person to deal with their financial and legal matters by signing a Power of Attorney. That adult can also authorize a trusted person to act on their behalf in relation to health and personal care matters by signing […] The post Navigating Your Care Recipient’s Rights: Power of Attorney and Representation Agreements Explained  appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

Webinar for Health Care Professionals Presented by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence and Family Caregivers of BC Event Date/Time: Jan 14, 2025 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM PST Join us for a free micro webinar, “A Brighter Future of Care: Towards a National Caregiving Strategy for Canada,” presented by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence […] The post Health Care Webinar on January 24 | A Brighter Future of Care: Towards a National Caregiving Strategy for Canada appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

By Gemma Torres, Caregiver Support Specialist, FCBC I share caregiving duties for my elderly father with my mother and older brother. My father was recently discharged from the hospital after a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and unable to walk independently. My brother does most of the care. I don’t live at home, but […] The post Dear Caregiver Support Line: How Can I Balance Outside Help and Family Cultural Beliefs in Caregiving appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

By Amy-Alexandra Jaworsky Any adult who is mentally capable can authorize a trusted person to deal with their financial and legal matters by signing a Power of Attorney. That adult can also authorize a trusted person to act on their behalf in relation to health and personal care matters by signing a Section 9 Representation […] The post Legal Segment: Representation Agreement Section 7 | Navigating Your Care Recipient’s Rights appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more

By a Caregiver from Delta, BC (Anonymous) My dad had his first “episode” in 2010. To this day, we are unsure if it was a stroke or a seizure, but whatever it was, it changed everything—from how he acted to how he walked. To say I had a conflicted relationship with him is an understatement. […] The post Caregiver Voices | Healing Through Care: A Daughter’s Journey of Forgiveness and Connection appeared first on Family Caregivers BC ..read more