Wednesday 3 April 2013

Vancouver Coastal Family Caregiver Events


Family Caregivers Event: Take a Break, Learn and Have Fun. 
Sunday May 5, from 1:00-4:30pm at Vancouver General Hospital, Jim Pattison Pavillion, 899 West 12th Avenue. Cost: free. Event open to anyone providing unpaid care or support to a friend or family member who is aging, ill, or living with a disability. At this event you will find information about emotional well-being, support options and self awareness. You will also learn quick and easy body mind techniques to help monitor stress, stay grounded, and healthy. Event is free but you must pre-register at 604-877-4650 or at bulent.hasan@vch.ca.

Vancouver Chinese Family Caregiver Resource Presentation.
Wednesday May 8, from 1:00–3:00pm at Choi Hall, S.U.C.C.E.S.S., 28 W. Pender Street. Cost: free. The event will present valuable community resources and programs aimed at supporting Chinese caregivers who provide unpaid care to an adult friend or family member. Participants will received a free copy of the Take Care handbook for Caregivers (while quantities last). Chinese caregivers and community multicultural service providers are encouraged to attend. For more information and to register in English, contact Lycia at lycia.rodrigues@vch.ca or 604-730-7642. To register in Chinese contact 604-730-7641.