This session focuses on the process of adjustment after a person with dementia has moved into a long-term care facility. Learn about the changes to your role as a caregiver that this transition can bring, and how to enhance your visits. The session will also review strategies for working effectively with a care team and […]
Welcome to the Patient Voices Network! After signing up as a patient partner, everyone must complete an orientation in order to participate in engagement opportunities. This orientation will cover everything you need to know to be a patient partner, as well as answer any questions you may have. Please register below if you can attend […]
Learn how to access the right resources with this North Shore Community Resources (NSCR) workshop. The differences between public and private services, and how to access each The main aspects of an eldercare plan How to manage life when spouses have different care needs The foundation of knowledge you need to make informed decisions Register […]
A Payer’s Perspective on Value from Hospital Care As taxpayers and providers, are we receiving fair value for money from our spending on health care? Comparative research shows that provinces’ delivery systems lag behind many of our international peers on attributes that are important to patients and families and we may have a long way […]
Presenter Linda Li, PhD, M.Sc., B.Sc. (PT). Scientist, CHÉOS Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Canada Research Chair in Patient-Oriented Knowledge Translation Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases, UBC Senior Scientist, Arthritis Research Canada Location Rudy North Lecture Theatre (CBH 101) Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health UBC Point Grey Campus Remote […]
Welcome to the Patient Voices Network! After signing up as a patient partner, everyone must complete an orientation in order to participate in engagement opportunities. This orientation will cover everything you need to know to be a patient partner, as well as answer any questions you may have. Please register below if you can attend […]
Do you receive disability benefits? Do you need support in filing your taxes? Come to this information session hosted by the Vancouver Public Library and learn more about what you need to know when filing your taxes. Specific topics covered include: Non-Refundable Tax Credits vs. Refundable Tax Credits Disability Tax Credit vs. Medical Expenses Canada […]
The dementia journey requires ongoing adjustment to many changes that occur throughout the early, middle and late stages of the disease. Grief is the natural and necessary process to all of these changes that involve loss. This workshop is an opportunity to explore the loss and grief issues of the dementia caregiving experiences. There will […]
The Innovation & Development Commons Brown Bag Lunch presentation series is a joint initiative between Northern Health and UNBC to promote health research in the North. Click here to view the event poster as a PDF. Session Description The Rural Site Visits project is a unique project to connect with over 200 rural communities across BC to […]
Family Caregivers of British Columbia is seeking people who can listen with compassion and who have caregiving experience or knowledge of family caregiver issues and concerns. This training will provide you with information about the peer support group model, and the skills and techniques for facilitating a caregiver support group. For more information please email cgsupport@familycaregiversbc.ca […]
