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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