West Kootenay Boundary Caregiver Support
518 Lake Street V1L4C6 Nelson, BC, Canada

Our 6 week Caregiver Group starts next week! Join us Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8pm, Nov 10th - Dec 15th . We have a few spaces left. Please consider joining us if you are for a senior or contact us to finding out more.

Why join our 6 week caregiver group? 'Our goal is caregiver social, emotional and informational support that will help them in their caregiving role. This, in turn, will also benefit the loved one that they care for. In the group, caregivers will be able to share and openly discuss their challenges, experiences and concerns without being judged. Being a part of the group may help a caregiver to create social networks and feel some relief from isolation. They may also learn practical ideas that help them care for their loved one and navigate health care processes'.

CIHI reports that 1 in 9 new long-term care residents potentially could have been cared for at home. https://www.cihi.ca//1-in-9-new-long-term-care-residents-p

We are happy to announce our Caregiver Group- Starting the week of November 9th, a 6 week online group supporting those caring for Seniors (55+). Exploring health and well-being of caregivers, organisation and techniques for caregiving. Please contact Cara at 1-888-212-2337 or [email protected] to register.

'Respite can take many forms. What one caregiver sees as respite may not be what another considers taking a break'. If you think of 'respite as an outcome', any activity that allows you to experience down time from caregiving will work to provide respite. - Lunch or coffee with friends - A day of golf - Taking the dog to the beach - Playing with your grandchildren... - A neighbour playing cards with your spouse while you go out - Reading a good book - Having someone stay overnight so that you can sleep through the night - Trading homes for a weekend with a family member. They take over the caregiving and you can relax. More information in the article called RESPITE: GETTING THE BREAK YOU DESERVE on page 7: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca//CaregiverConnection-Sum