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Caregivers Out Loud

Caregivers Out Loud

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 Powered by Family Caregivers of British Columbia and hosted by Bill Israel, "Caregivers Out Loud" will explore the ways in which the role of a caregiver can be both rewarding, while also emotionally, psychologically, and physically taxing. By sharing stories of caregivers and insight from community experts, we bring you perspective and connection, and ensure that you have support and balance from inspired caregivers, who are caregiving out loud. Please share this podcast with family and friends who could also benefit from hearing these stories. Discover more episodes and find more caregiving resources at https://www.FamilyCaregiversBC.ca or call the Family Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Line toll-free in BC at 1 (877) 520-3267.© 2020-2024 Family Caregivers of BC 社会科学 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • The Art of Making Memories: Fostering Lost Connections

    The Art of Making Memories: Fostering Lost Connections
    2025/11/25

    When a care recipient with Alzheimer's or dementia cannot interact like they used to, how do you forge connections in a new way? That's the question Helga Strauss was faced with when she became a caregiver for her father. Seeking the joy and laughter they had always shared, she turned to visual art—and suddenly, a practice she had always loved rekindled the pathways between them.

    Today, Helga is a certified therapeutic art practitioner and artist. She applies the skills she developed, while scribbling and dancing to meaningful songs with her father, to assist others in similar situations. Both caregivers and care recipients can discover the power of enjoying the moment and focusing on the process, rather than trying to "fix" or revert to a former self. The pride and joy that come from creating art foster a new way of listening, enabling self-expression and helping to process pain, ultimately rebuilding those precious shared connections.

    Learn from Helga's welcoming and creative approach to caregiving:

    • How a care recipient's physical and mental health can be revealed through art;
    • The impact of playing songs from a care recipient's teenage years;
    • The simple, flexible options available to anyone who wants to introduce art into their caregiving;
    • Why everyone should try scribbling with both their hands.

    Resources:

    • Listen to episode 14 about the benefits of creativity - https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast/episode-14-creativity-as-a-form-of-self-care
    • Explore Art for Wellness with Helga at Carr House in Victoria - https://www.eventbrite.ca/cc/art-for-wellness-3430419
    • Learn more about Helga - https://www.helgastrauss.com/
    • Family Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Line - 1-877-520-3267 (Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4pm PT)

    Connect With Us!

    To read a full transcript of each episode, visit the Family Caregivers of BC website https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast

    Visit us at our office:
    #6 – 3318 Oak Street,
    Victoria, BC
    V8X 1R1
    Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

    Telephone: (250) 384-0408
    Toll-Free Line Within BC: 1-877-520-3267
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    Thank you!

    BC Ministry of Health - Patients as Partners Initiative - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/patients

    Organized Sound Productions - https://www.organizedsound.ca/
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    24 分
  • Navigating Care in the Sandwich Generation: Dignity, Boundaries, and Advocacy

    Navigating Care in the Sandwich Generation: Dignity, Boundaries, and Advocacy
    2025/09/30
    How do you uphold respect and dignity for an ageing parent when balancing the regular demands of career and children? So many people today are part of the Sandwich Generation—caring for a parent while still managing work and raising kids. Ensuring your parent feels safe and cared for without losing sight of your own boundaries and wellness is a hard balancing act to manage. As a registered nurse who also raised three children on the spectrum, Valerie Wiens was perhaps better prepared than many adult children when it came time to care for her parents in the last years of their lives. She can certainly relate to how overwhelming and difficult it is to navigate the healthcare system for both caregivers and patients. Valerie recognizes the importance of setting aside ego to enable thoughtful communication, an important part of ensuring parents feel dignified and respected as they make the transition to being "parented" by their own children. She also shares her approach to that fine line between demanding respectful care from medical professionals and remaining calm and reasonable in the face of frustrating interactions. As Valerie says, it's important to "be effective" and have "expectations that are reasonable and measurable," both when interacting with the healthcare team and in your own expectations for caregiving. Every caregiving journey will be different, and finding ways to be fully present, whatever that means for you, is the most meaningful gift you can give. Consider the impact your caregiving interactions have, both on your parent and yourself: When to set aside your ego so your parent can retain their dignity;How to advocate for a parent's care while also respecting healthcare professionals;Why even the most loving children must develop boundaries when caring for their parents;How setting caregiving goals early on can transform your mindset in the end. Resources: Caregiving in Partnership with Fraser Health e-learning course: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/learn Navigating the Healthcare System: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/navigating-the-healthcare-systemHow to Advocate for Yourself: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/how-to-advocate-for-yourself-and-your-family-memberHow to Advocate for Your Family Member: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/advocating-for-a-family-memberStep-by-step guide from Valerie's book "What Do We Do About Mom?" - https://www.amazon.ca/What-About-Mom-strengthen-caregiving/dp/1778178715Work with Valerie at Keystone Eldercare Solutions - https://keystoneeldercare.com/Patient Care Quality Office (PCQO) - http://www.phsa.ca/about/patient-experience-quality-of-care/patient-experience/patient-care-quality-officeFamily Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Line - 1-877-520-3267 (Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4pm PT) Connect With Us! To read a full transcript of each episode, visit the Family Caregivers of BC website https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast Visit us at our office: #6 – 3318 Oak Street, Victoria, BC V8X 1R1 Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Telephone: (250) 384-0408 Toll-Free Line Within BC: 1-877-520-3267 Fax: (250) 361-2660 Email: info@familycaregiversbc.ca Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCaregiversBC/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/familycaregiversofbc/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18122187 Twitter https://twitter.com/caringbc Thank you! BC Ministry of Health - Patients as Partners Initiative - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/patients Organized Sound Productions - https://www.organizedsound.ca/
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  • Secondary Caregivers Relieving Primary Caregivers Through Circles of Care

    Secondary Caregivers Relieving Primary Caregivers Through Circles of Care
    2025/06/12

    How can building a circle of care around yourself help you continue to deliver the best care? Even the most devoted and capable caregiver needs support in their role. From weekends away to help around the house, letting another caregiver take some of the demands off your plate keeps you well enough, in body and mind, to continue your important work.

    Greer Rosequist has plenty of experience being a caregiver, from her former career as a nurse in long-term and palliative communities to offering respite to her sisters, who provide daily care for their mother. This experience led her to a different kind of network—a circle of care—full of friends who serve as consistent supports to those in the group and beyond. What began as a gathering of four has become a coffee collective of a dozen. They step in to assist in whatever capacity they can, from visiting house-bound friends to pitching in on yardwork to staying overnight so a primary caregiver can take some time for themselves.

    Though Greer has a background in healthcare, she encourages everyone to help out in whatever capacity they can. Anyone can call up a friend with a simple offer of a cup of coffee. You don't need nursing skills, Greer says. "You just have to be there."

    Discover the impact of reaching out, as both a caregiver and a friend:

    • How to balance care for others and care for yourself;
    • Recognize and respect the boundaries inherent in being a secondary caregiver;
    • Why it is helpful to appoint a spokesperson within your circle of care;
    • The societal importance of enabling people to live in their homes as long as possible.

    Resources:

    • Episode 2: Speak Out With Courageous Conversations in Caregiving - https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast/episode2-communication/
    • Episode 4: How to Make Time to Care for Yourself with Self Care and Boundaries - https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast/episode4-selfcare/
    • Asking and Receiving Help with Caregiving - https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/when-asking-for-help-is-hard
    • The Embrace of a Caring Circle - https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/archives/20996
    • Family Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Line - 1-877-520-3267 (Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4pm PT)

    Connect With Us!

    To read a full transcript of each episode, visit the Family Caregivers of BC website https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast

    Visit us at our office:
    #6 – 3318 Oak Street,
    Victoria, BC
    V8X 1R1
    Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

    Telephone: (250) 384-0408
    Toll-Free Line Within BC: 1-877-520-3267
    Fax: (250) 361-2660
    Email: info@familycaregiversbc.ca

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCaregiversBC/

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/familycaregiversofbc/

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/18122187

    Twitter https://twitter.com/caringbc

    Thank you!

    BC Ministry of Health - Patients as Partners Initiative - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/patients

    Organized Sound Productions - https://www.organizedsound.ca/
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    16 分
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