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Powered by Family Caregivers of British Columbia and hosted by Bill Israel, "Caregivers Out Loud" will explore the ways in which the role of a caregiver can be both rewarding, while also emotionally, psychologically, and physically taxing. By sharing stories of caregivers and insight from community experts, we bring you perspective and connection, and ensure that you have support and balance from inspired caregivers, who are caregiving out loud. Please share this podcast with family and friends who could also benefit from hearing these stories. Discover more episodes and find more caregiving resources at https://www.FamilyCaregiversBC.ca or call the Family Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Line toll-free in BC at 1 (877) 520-3267.

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Episode thumbnail for Honouring Duty and Self: Caregiving Across Cultures

March 24, 2026

Honouring Duty and Self: Caregiving Across Cultures

<p dir="ltr">How do familial expectations and cultural traditions impact how you show up as a family caregiver? This is a question Maybo Lui has considered ever since she unexpectedly became a secondary caregiver for her husband's father just weeks after they married. A registered clinical counsellor herself, Maybo observes her position from both a professional lens and a cultural one—as Chinese Canadians, there is filial piety and conflicting cultural assumptions at play.</p> <p dir="ltr">In their conversation, host Bill Israel and Maybo discuss the impacts of caregiving for an in-law, on both the marriage relationship and the wider family dynamic. Maybo seeks to strike a balance between the selfless expectations of her Chinese heritage and the more Western values of individuality and boundaries. Her approach to thoughtful decision-making and embracing each opportunity for relationship-building will resonate with caregivers from every cultural background.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Reconsider how you care for your family member and yourself with Maybo's insights:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The tension between independence and cultural expectations in caring for a parent;</li> <li>The concept of filial piety and cultu as it relates to emotional and physical caregiving;</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How sensitive boundary-setting can preserve healthy relationships;</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How forethought can soften our natural tendencies to pull away or become too involved.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Find out more about Maybo's work - <a href= "https://couplesontheroad.com/about/">https://couplesontheroad.com/about/</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Family Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Line - 1-877-520-3267 (Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4pm PT)</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect With Us!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">To read a full transcript of each episode, visit the Family Caregivers of BC website <a href= "https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/"></a><a href= "https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast">https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Visit us at our office:</p> <p dir="ltr">#6 – 3318 Oak Street,</p> <p dir="ltr">Victoria, BC</p> <p dir="ltr">V8X 1R1</p> <p dir="ltr">Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm</p> <p dir="ltr">Telephone: (250) 384-0408</p> <p dir="ltr">Toll-Free Line Within BC: 1-877-520-3267</p> <p dir="ltr">Fax: (250) 361-2660</p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:info@familycaregiversbc.ca">info@familycaregiversbc.ca</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Facebook <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCaregiversBC/">https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCaregiversBC/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/familycaregiversofbc/">https://www.instagram.com/familycaregiversofbc/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">LinkedIn <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/18122187">https://www.linkedin.com/company/18122187</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Twitter <a href= "https://twitter.com/caringbc">https://twitter.com/caringbc</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Thank you!</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">BC Ministry of Health - Patients as Partners Initiative - <a href= "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/patients">https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/patients</a></p> <p>Organized Sound Productions - <a href= "https://www.organizedsound.ca/">https://www.organizedsound.ca/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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November 25, 2025

The Art of Making Memories: Fostering Lost Connections

<p>When a care recipient with Alzheimer's or dementia cannot interact like they used to, how do you forge connections in a new way? That's the question Helga Strauss was faced with when she became a caregiver for her father. Seeking the joy and laughter they had always shared, she turned to visual art—and suddenly, a practice she had always loved rekindled the pathways between them.</p> <p>Today, Helga is a certified therapeutic art practitioner and artist. She applies the skills she developed, while scribbling and dancing to meaningful songs with her father, to assist others in similar situations. Both caregivers and care recipients can discover the power of enjoying the moment and focusing on the process, rather than trying to "fix" or revert to a former self. The pride and joy that come from creating art foster a new way of listening, enabling self-expression and helping to process pain, ultimately rebuilding those precious shared connections.</p> <p><strong>Learn from Helga's welcoming and creative approach to caregiving:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How a care recipient's physical and mental health can be revealed through art;</li> <li>The impact of playing songs from a care recipient's teenage years;</li> <li>The simple, flexible options available to anyone who wants to introduce art into their caregiving;</li> <li>Why everyone should try scribbling with both their hands.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Listen to episode 14 about the benefits of creativity - <a href="https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast/episode-14-creativity-as-a-form-of-self-care"> https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast/episode-14-creativity-as-a-form-of-self-care</a></li> <li>Explore Art for Wellness with Helga at Carr House in Victoria - <a href= "https://www.eventbrite.ca/cc/art-for-wellness-3430419">https://www.eventbrite.ca/cc/art-for-wellness-3430419</a></li> <li>Learn more about Helga - <a href= "https://www.helgastrauss.com/">https://www.helgastrauss.com/</a></li> <li>Family Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Line - 1-877-520-3267 (Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4pm PT)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect With Us!</strong></p> <p>To read a full transcript of each episode, visit the Family Caregivers of BC website <a href= "https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast">https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast</a></p> <p>Visit us at our office:<br /> #6 – 3318 Oak Street,<br /> Victoria, BC<br /> V8X 1R1<br /> Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm</p> <p>Telephone: (250) 384-0408<br /> Toll-Free Line Within BC: 1-877-520-3267<br /> Fax: (250) 361-2660<br /> Email: info@familycaregiversbc.ca</p> <p>Facebook <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCaregiversBC/">https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCaregiversBC/</a></p> <p>Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/familycaregiversofbc/">https://www.instagram.com/familycaregiversofbc/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/18122187">https://www.linkedin.com/company/18122187</a></p> <p>Twitter/X <a href= "https://twitter.com/caringbc">https://twitter.com/caringbc</a></p> <p><strong>Thank you!</strong></p> <p>BC Ministry of Health - Patients as Partners Initiative - <a href= "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/patients"> https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/patients</a></p> <p>Organized Sound Productions - <a href= "https://www.organizedsound.ca/">https://www.organizedsound.ca/</a></p>

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September 30, 2025

Navigating Care in the Sandwich Generation: Dignity, Boundaries, and Advocacy

<p>How do you uphold respect and dignity for an ageing parent when balancing the regular demands of career and children? So many people today are part of the Sandwich Generation—caring for a parent while still managing work and raising kids. Ensuring your parent feels safe and cared for without losing sight of your own boundaries and wellness is a hard balancing act to manage.</p> <p>As a registered nurse who also raised three children on the spectrum, Valerie Wiens was perhaps better prepared than many adult children when it came time to care for her parents in the last years of their lives. She can certainly relate to how overwhelming and difficult it is to navigate the healthcare system for both caregivers and patients.</p> <p>Valerie recognizes the importance of setting aside ego to enable thoughtful communication, an important part of ensuring parents feel dignified and respected as they make the transition to being “parented” by their own children. She also shares her approach to that fine line between demanding respectful care from medical professionals and remaining calm and reasonable in the face of frustrating interactions.</p> <p>As Valerie says, it’s important to “be effective” and have “expectations that are reasonable and measurable,” both when interacting with the healthcare team and in your own expectations for caregiving. Every caregiving journey will be different, and finding ways to be fully present, whatever that means for you, is the most meaningful gift you can give.</p> <p><strong>Consider the impact your caregiving interactions have, both on your parent and yourself:</strong></p> <ul> <li>When to set aside your ego so your parent can retain their dignity;</li> <li>How to advocate for a parent’s care while also respecting healthcare professionals;</li> <li>Why even the most loving children must develop boundaries when caring for their parents;</li> <li>How setting caregiving goals early on can transform your mindset in the end.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Caregiving in Partnership with Fraser Health e-learning course: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/learn  <br /> Navigating the Healthcare System: <a href= "https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/navigating-the-healthcare-system"> https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/navigating-the-healthcare-system</a></li> <li>How to Advocate for Yourself: <a href= "https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/how-to-advocate-for-yourself-and-your-family-member"> https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/how-to-advocate-for-yourself-and-your-family-member</a></li> <li>How to Advocate for Your Family Member: <a href= "https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/advocating-for-a-family-member"> https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/caregiver-learning-center/read-resources/advocating-for-a-family-member</a></li> <li>Step-by-step guide from Valerie’s book “What Do We Do About Mom?” - <a href= "https://www.amazon.ca/What-About-Mom-strengthen-caregiving/dp/1778178715"> https://www.amazon.ca/What-About-Mom-strengthen-caregiving/dp/1778178715</a></li> <li>Work with Valerie at Keystone Eldercare Solutions - <a href= "https://keystoneeldercare.com/">https://keystoneeldercare.com/</a></li> <li>Patient Care Quality Office (PCQO) - <a href= "http://www.phsa.ca/about/patient-experience-quality-of-care/patient-experience/patient-care-quality-office"> http://www.phsa.ca/about/patient-experience-quality-of-care/patient-experience/patient-care-quality-office</a></li> <li>Family Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Line - 1-877-520-3267 (Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4pm PT)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect With Us!</strong></p> <p>To read a full transcript of each episode, visit the Family Caregivers of BC website https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/podcast</p> <p>Visit us at our office:<br /> #6 – 3318 Oak Street,<br /> Victoria, BC<br /> V8X 1R1<br /> Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm</p> <p>Telephone: (250) 384-0408<br /> Toll-Free Line Within BC: 1-877-520-3267<br /> Fax: (250) 361-2660<br /> Email: <a href= "mailto:info@familycaregiversbc.ca">info@familycaregiversbc.ca</a></p> <p>Facebook <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCaregiversBC/">https://www.facebook.com/FamilyCaregiversBC/</a></p> <p>Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/familycaregiversofbc/">https://www.instagram.com/familycaregiversofbc/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/18122187">https://www.linkedin.com/company/18122187</a></p> <p>Twitter <a href= "https://twitter.com/caringbc">https://twitter.com/caringbc</a></p> <p><strong>Thank you!</strong></p> <p>BC Ministry of Health - Patients as Partners Initiative - <a href= "https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/patients"> https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/patients</a></p> <p>Organized Sound Productions - <a href= "https://www.organizedsound.ca/">https://www.organizedsound.ca/</a></p>

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What is Caregivers Out Loud?

Powered by Family Caregivers of British Columbia and hosted by Bill Israel, "Caregivers Out Loud" will explore the ways in which the role of a caregiver can be both rewarding, while also emotionally, psychologically, and physically taxing. By sharing stories of caregivers and insight from community experts, we bring you perspective and connection, and ensure that you have support and balance from inspired caregivers, who are caregiving out loud.

Please share this podcast with family and friends who could also benefit from hearing these stories. Discover more episodes and find more caregiving resources at https://www.FamilyCaregiversBC.ca or call the Family Caregivers of BC Caregiver Support Line toll-free in BC at 1 (877) 520-3267.

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