For many caregivers, feelings of being overwhelmed, frustrated, and alone in the caregiving experience are all too common. Our current healthcare system is yet to reach a place of being able to address and coordinate the wide range of supports needed by care recipients and caregivers alike. Treating a medical condition is one thing but providing whole-person care to an individual as well as the accompanying needs of their caregiver(s) is something else altogether. The good news is that with a bit of planning, it is more than possible to create a well-rounded support network that can transform a frustrating and draining caregiving experience into a much more sustainable and meaningful one.
Circles of care aren’t a new concept and have existed as integral parts of indigenous cultures for millennia. If you’d like to learn more about creating a circle of care for caregivers, or to talk to someone about your unique situation and the resources that may be available to you, please call B.C. caregiver support line at 1-877-520-3267.
