May 11, 2021
Have you ever said this to a struggling caregiver - “Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help?’ The offering has good intent, but many times people say it because they don’t know how to help, are uncomfortable, or want to be polite. And although 29 percent of caregivers in BC are in distress, you will still hear caregivers say: ‘I don’t need any help’ or ‘It’s okay, I’m fine’.
Today we hear from Jim and how he supported his friend Art and
Art’s wife Grace during Grace’s diagnoses and disease. Jim shares
how in the process of supporting his friends, and at first it
wasn’t with great success, he learned a lot about himself. We talk
about the FCBC Circle of Care model and how it worked for Jim and
his support group.
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