Seminar Teaches Caregivers How To Look After Themselves

Who cares for the caregiver?

It`s a question gaining prominence as more Victoria families find themselves in caregiving situations, due to an aging population.
It`s also the theme of a free workshop coming to the city on Nov. 2, offered by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Self-Care for the Caregiver, designed for family carevigers dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, explores what contributes to stress and burnout and how to recognize the signs.

"When supporting a person with a chronic illness, it is vital that the caregiver stays well," says Christin Hillary, the Society`s support and education coordinator for Greater Victoria.

The session runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies St. For information and to register call 250-382-2052 or email chillary@alzheimerbc.org

Participants should bring their own lunch. Coffee and tea will be available by donation.

The workshop is partially funded by Pfizer Canada Inc., RBC Foundation, Provincial Employees Community Services Fund, Janssen Ortho Inc., Province of B.C., Lohn Foundation, the Province of B.C. and The Victoria Foundation

More information on Alzheimer's is available at the Society website at