Celebrating Family Caregiver Week in BC, May 5-11

Across Canada, organizations are celebrating the vital role of friend and family caregivers to care recipients, our communities, and our economy.
Are you #CaregiverAware2019?

There are over 1 million family caregivers in British Columbia.
Nearly 3/10 Canadians provides care to a family member or friend.
Many are balancing care with work, sacrificing income and benefits, providing 10 hours of unpaid care for every hour of paid care provided.
31% report feeling in distress and 55% say they feel anxious.
Yet, 92% of British Columbian family caregivers say the experience is rewarding.
Being caregiver aware means recognizing and supporting the caregivers in your family, workplace, and community. Because sometimes those who help others need help the most. 

Join the conversation on social media

Throughout the week, we will be sharing important facts about caregiving and useful resources for family caregivers. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #CaregiverAware2019 and recognize the people in your life who provide care to family and friends.

Join our national webinar

A Caregiver Aware Canada: the Power of Many

May 9, 10am, register online 

Join this national conversation to turn up the volume about the essential role of family caregivers. Barb MacLean, Executive Director of Family Caregivers of BC, will be joined by Angus Campbell, Executive Director of Caregivers Nova Scotia, and Sandy Sereda, Executive Director of Caregivers Alberta.