Getting Started & Building Skills
Understanding the Caregiver Role
FamilyCaregiversBC's orientation guide for people just starting out.
A FamilyCaregiversBC printable on the real challenges and benefits of caregiving.
A Government of Canada video on assessing your readiness to become a caregiver.
Government of Canada overview of the different care arrangements available.
Pacific Healthy Aging's support resources for BC caregivers.
A US caregiver advocacy and resource organization.
HealthLink BC's guide to caregiving for an older adult with diabetes.
The Government of Canada's hub of resources for caregivers and seniors.
Government of Canada tips for managing caregiving alongside paid work.
Government of Canada guidance on having difficult care-planning talks.
A Government of Canada video on caregiving for someone with dementia.
Staying Well While Caregiving
CBC News: a BC family physician's project connecting unpaid caregivers to support.
Canadian Cancer Society practical tips for protecting your energy and staying well.
FamilyCaregiversBC's warning signs of burnout and how to prevent it.
Find out how a caregiving diary and journaling can support your own wellbeing.
FamilyCaregiversBC's tips for staying socially connected while caregiving.
You're not alone. Why building a support network matters.
Ontario Health at Home's printable tools for managing burnout & emotional health.
This is a helpful and printable self-care guide for caregivers.
What to watch for when caregiving, these are warning signs you need to know.
find out what home adaptations can ease your caregiving demands.
Things can change when you are caregiving, including relationship.
How to cope with changing care needs that occur suddenly.
Learning & Skill-Building
FamilyCaregiversBC's main hub of caregiver learning resources.
A self-assessment tool to help new caregivers find their footing.
Multicultural and multilingual resources for Indigenous, Métis, First Nations, and Inuit caregivers.
A FamilyCaregiversBC article on how caregiving reshapes family roles and relationships over time.
A video on finding common ground and resolving conflicts that come up within family caregiving.
Practical tips for communicating clearly with the person you're caring for and other family members.
A FamilyCaregiversBC resource on cognitive strategies to help caregivers manage stress and stay sharp.
A library of recorded webinars from FamilyCaregiversBC covering a range of caregiving topics.