Listening to Family Caregivers of People with Dementia
Call to Mind: Listening to Family Caregivers
Panel discussion recorded May 18, 2022 at the University of Victoria
More than one million British Columbians are unpaid caregivers for a family member or friend with a long-term health condition. This distinguished panel of experts provides information about policy, research, supports and resources for caregivers, and discusses love, memory loss, and the challenges and joys of caregiving.
Hosted by Debra Sheets, PhD, Call to Mind podcast host, and moderated by Jen Lyle, CEO, Alzheimer Society of BC, with panelists Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate; Barb McLean, ED, Family Caregivers of BC; and Brenda Brophy, family caregiver and Call to Mind storyteller.
Resources to read and listen to:
Whatever your relationship to the person you’re caring for, it’s important to know where to look for resources to help you navigate this role and take care of yourself. Here are some places to start:
Call to Mind: Audio Stories of Love and Memory Loss, a UVic podcast series. https://www.calltomindpodcast.com/
Caregiver Distress: A Growing Problem: A report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate BC
https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/app/...
Supports and Resources: Alzheimer Society of BC.
https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en
Caregiver Learning Centre: Family Caregivers of BC: Resources
https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/car...
Flipping Stigma: Toolkit for taking action against discrimination associated with dementia
https://www.flippingstigma.com/