Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society

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We are a community-based non-profit society dedicated to supporting family caregivers. A caregiving family includes the caregiver and the person receiving care.

The Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society is dedicated to improving the quality of life of caregivers. A family caregiver is anyone who gives care and support to an adult family member or friend. Family caregivers are a large group of people – one in sixteen people in BC are caregivers, for example – who give service to their family and community. Often giving up their own activities and even jobs to care for their loved one, many caregivers face economic challenges. And yet without them, healthcare costs would become unmanageable. It’s estimated that 80% of eldercare is provided by family and friends. Supporting caregivers is an essential element in our current system of health care delivery. Family caregivers need recognition, appreciation and support in order to continue offering their significant contribution to the quality of life of fragile people in our community.

11/02/2026

🍁 November is Fall Prevention Month! 🍂

Most falls are preventable, and small changes around the home can make a big difference in keeping you and your loved ones safe, independent, and confident.

Check out Home Safety Checklist to review key safety steps for every area of the home—from securing rugs and lighting hallways to adding grab bars in the bathroom and keeping outdoor paths clear. 🏡✨

10/29/2026

🧡 Take up space and prioritize yourself.
🧡 Enjoy your season and find small joys.
🧡 Embrace your unique journey and celebrate your strength.

10/22/2026

Döstädning—the Swedish practice of "death cleaning"—isn’t as dark as it sounds! 🧹✨

It’s all about mindfully decluttering as we age, keeping what matters, and freeing our loved ones from sorting through a lifetime of belongings later. It’s less about cleaning up and more about finding peace.

Watch the short BBC video to learn more:

Swedish death cleaning helps people in the later years of their life find peace and meaning in letting go.

10/21/2026

There's still time to join us. Register now!

Caregiving can often feel like an invisible journey, but you don't have to navigate it alone. 💙

Join us for Dementia Widow: A morning of story, reflection and conversation with author Fay Martin. Fay will be sharing insights from her raw, unflinching memoir on love, loss, and 15 years of dementia caregiving.

Whether you are currently a caregiver, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to connect through shared experiences, we welcome you to join this intimate morning of conversation.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Location: Cowichan Community Centre (Genoa Studio)

🎟️ Registration: FREE! Registration Required

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://www.cowichanhospice.org/event-details/dementia-widow-a-morning-of-story-reflection-and-conversation-with-author-fay-martin

10/14/2026

Important upcoming event for our community—please share! 💙

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

When you’re managing someone else’s money, how do you know you’re doing it right?

Join us for Spending It Right, a free webinar for family caregivers.

Get practical information about your role, keeping records, financial risks and where to turn for help.

📅 Oct 20 | 10:30 AM PT
💻 Free + virtual (click the link in the comments)

10/05/2026

October 8, 2026
Personal Planning webinar+ Q&A !!

09/28/2026

October,7th. 💜

Address

135 Third Street
Duncan, BC
V9L1R9

Website

http://familycaregiverssupport.org/

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