NSCR Caregiver Support

16/05/2022

Did you see us in the for Caregiver Appreciation Month? Click here to read about available support and upcoming programming.
https://issuu.com/nsnfeatures/docs/nsnwed20220511-caregiver

09/03/2022

It's been a while since we posted but please see the poster below for our upcoming Spring Bereavement meeting on Zoom for anyone who's lost a loved one

21/07/2021

We have 2 events next week that we want to welcome you to.
Walk and Talk
Day: Mon July 26, 2021
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm:

Bereavement Group
Day: Wed July 28th, 2021
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm on Zoom

Email [email protected] for details and to register

07/07/2021

Are you looking for free and accessible mental health support?
Take a look at what Wellness Together Canada has to offer:

-Free mental health and substance use support
-Completely private and confidential
-Available 24/7 to people in Canada and Canadians abroad
-Keep track of your wellness journey by creating an account

Access Free, Live Support
Phone Counselling. Call 1-866-585-0445 (Adults) or 1-888-668-6810 (Youth)
Text (SMS). Text WELLNESS to 741741 (Adults) or 686868 (Youth) to connect with a trained crisis responder for support

Wellness Together Canada was created in response to an unprecedented rise in mental distress, and is funded by the Government of Canada. Whatever you’re going through, we’re here to provide mental health and substance use support.

23/06/2021

In the spirit of summer, here are some beautiful flowers from one of our caregiver's garden. Gardening has many health benefits and is a great self-care activity.
https://www.healthline.com/health/healthful-benefits-of-gardening -human-connections

27/05/2021

Did you know that Family Caregivers of BC has a wonderful podcast called Caregivers Out Loud?

  Join us for our Caregivers Out Loud podcast! A space to connect, listen and learn with other caregivers. You won’t want to miss these insightful, authentic and heart-centered conversations with caregivers that highlight the joys, trials, and self-discoveries that come along with this rewarding...

18/05/2021

The Caregivers Connect Celebration is a special edition of the Family Caregivers of BC Caregivers Connect support group, offering caregivers an opportunity to enjoy fun and reflective activities, including easy and accessible mindful chair movement and creating a time capsule. Participants are invited to bring a piece of stationary and an envelope to this virtual event.

The Caregivers Connect Celebration is a special-edition of our Caregivers Connect support group, offering caregivers an opportunity to enjoy fun and reflective activities.

20/04/2021

Want to learn about the steps of Advanced Care Planning? Join FCBC and BC Centre for Palliative Care for a FREE two-part session for caregivers of people experiencing memory loss.

Dates: April 29th and May 13th, 2- 3pm PST.

Join FCBC and BC Centre for Palliative Care for a FREE two-part session for caregivers of people experiencing memory loss. Dates: April 29th and May 13th, 2- 3pm PST. If you can’t speak for yourself, who will speak for you? Do they know your wishes about health and personal care? Learn about the s...

07/04/2021

Family Caregivers of BC created fantastic educational resources for caregivers. Check out their new Caregiver Support Plan: Making it Personal Flipbook: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/3d-flip-book/caregiver-support-plan/

And the accompanying worksheets: Caregiver Planhttps://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FCBC-Caregiver-Plan.pdf
and Understanding your Caregiver Needs
https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FCBC-Understanding-Caregiver-Needs.pdf

15/03/2021

Need to book an appointment for yourself or the person you're caring for? Have vaccine-related questions? Click on the link below for vaccination bookings, and to find answers to your questions.

Vaccine call centres for seniors are open. You can book a vaccine appointment for yourself or your spouse when you are eligible to call. You can also have a family member or friend call for you. It's easy and safe to book over the phone.

24/02/2021

Caregivers! How many of you are knitters?

Did you know that knitting can also help you cope with mental health challenges?

10/02/2021

The gorgeous weather has got us thinking about getting outside. Did you know that being in nature has a positive impact on mental well-being? Check out the link below for information on the mental health benefits of nature and watch out for this Friday's North Van Caregiver Support blog post about ecotherapy.

There are numerous benefits of connecting with nature. Nature heals us as nobody can, and Environmental Psychology has gone a long way proving this fact.