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Here are some useful links to organizations and resources for caregivers to help boost your well being and connect you to helpful services. If you find any links that don’t work, please email us.

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ANXIETY & DEPRESSION SUPPORT

Canadian Mental Health Association Bounce Back Program
1-866-639-0522, 1-1 Coaching, Online Classes & Videos

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Accessing Caregiver Support Networks 
Caregivers Out Loud Podcast: Episode 1

Courageous Conversation in Caregiving
Caregivers Out Loud Podcast: Episode 2

 

EXERCISE & MOVEMENT

Alzheimer Society of BC Minds in Motion
Webinars, Online Groups and information to keep minds and bodies active.

 

LOSS & GRIEF SUPPORT

Managing Ambiguous Loss & Grief
Article from the Alzheimer Society

Victoria Hospice
Website of the Victoria Hospice Society with lots of information

 

MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION

Mindfulness Practices for Caregivers
Webinar Recording

Mindful Self-Compassion
Webinar

 

SELF CARE

BE CALM Project
1-877-2BE-CALM (1-877-223-2256), The City of Victoria’s Artist-in-Residence, Kathryn Calder, with Emily Hamel, & TELUS created calming and delightful listening tunes.

How to Make Time for Yourself with Self-Care and Boundaries 
Caregivers Out Loud: Episode 4

Taking Care of Yourself
Self-Care Strategies for Family and Friend Caregivers

Wellness Monitoring Program – Island Health
A program that provides support and guidance as an individual ages or experience health concerns. Physician referral required.

Where to Draw the Line
A video on setting healthy boundary for caregivers.

Why Speaking Up for Your Needs Matters
Caregivers Out Loud: Episode 3

 

STRESS REDUCTION

Coping with Caregiver Worry
1 hour 7 min video

Hints For Stress Reduction
Downloadable PDF

Reducing Caregiver Stress
Article

Last Updated: November 7, 2021