Happy Lunar New Year!
As we enter the Year of the Ox, check out some of the traditions that go along with this holiday here – and, for a bunch of socially-distanced ideas to celebrate, check out the festival list on this website!
Your social distancing reminder…
…is an online Family Support Institute (FSI) event that takes place every Monday at 6:30 pm on Zoom! Check out RECIPE FOR RESPITE and connect with others safely online! What’s your Recipe for Respite? COVID is still here. And families need a break to stay safe and strong. We’re interested in learning about and sharing …
CLBC Conference Call
Hey everyone, you can join CLBC’s self-advocate and family conference call about COVID-19 TODAY: When: Monday, January 18, 2021Time: 1:35 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.How to call in: 1-877-353-9184Participant code: 87916#* Due to the large number of participants, please call in at 1:20 p.m. Participants will hear from Dr. Daniele Behn Smith (Deputy Provincial Health Officer) …
Mental Health Matters…
As it says in this fantastic blog post, “Mental health is health, and it matters.” The holidays can be a very difficult time of year for many people; especially this year, with the added stress of COVID-19. Reach out for help if you need to. Here is a list of resources from HealthLink BC. There …
End of an era… thanks COPCS!!!
From Karen Milner, on behalf of the Home Share Team at Community Connections: We would like to say a huge thank you and sad farewell to the Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society (COPCS). It must have been a difficult decision to dissolve the society in July 2020 but understandable given the size of the organization …
Caregiving And…SELF-CARE
We are celebrating Caregivers the whole month of November! This week we are talking about Self-Care. Let’s dive right in. DIVING IN: What is self-care? You are a caregiver, and the work you do is very important and very rewarding – but it can also mean your own needs get put last on a to-do …
Pause for Providers
This was passed along to me the other day and thought it would be good to share with everyone. There is a group that is doing 30 minute mindfulness sessions for providers of support. Please see this link for more information or to register. Take good care of yourselves and have a good weekend.
Update on New Federal Pandemic Support Programs
From CSSEA This is an update to the CSSEA Info published on April 24, 2020 regarding the various federal programs to support employees and employers during the pandemic. This CSSEA Info focuses on three new programs to replace the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and support employees facing employment challenges during the pandemic. On October …
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Caregiving And…TOOLS & TRAINING
We are celebrating Caregivers the whole month of November! This week we are talking about Tools & Training. Let’s dive right in. DIVING IN: What are tools and training? You are a caregiver, and the work you do is very important and very rewarding – but it can also mean you’re faced with changes and …
Remember Together, Apart…
Hey everyone, as we observe Remembrance Day, let’s keep each other safe by staying apart. Consider watching ceremonies online, booking a time to visit the Okanagan Military Museum, or checking out more local information here: Cranbrook East Kootenays Nelson Kelowna You can visit the Legion website here to see other ways to support and observe …
