2022 January Newsletter

Volume 1 | January 12, 2022

"Together We Care" Monthly Newsletter

Happy New Year everyone! This monthly e-newsletter is prepared for our caregivers as an update of the Hub's services and community resources, as well as to share caregiving experience and insights, all for the purpose of supporting caregivers in their journey of healthy living and caregiving.

Chinese Version 月刊中文版

*Every image or underlined phrase has an embedded hyperlink. Please click on them to get the information you are interested in.

Upcoming Workshops of Caregiver Hub

2022 January-March Workshop List

Due to rising cases and concerns about the Omicron variant, we have suspended or changed to Zoom all in-person workshops in January and early February. And all of our Zoom workshops are running as planned.

Please refer to our most updated workshop list here. For registration or inquiries, please call 604-279-7099, email [email protected] or fill up a simple online form.

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Zoom Workshop Spotlight

Community Resources Update

Guidance for Health Care and Tips for

Staying Healthy This Winter

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has summarized answers for a list of health care questions, including where to go for critical conditions, general health concerns, COVID tests/vaccination, urgent medication refill, health advice, etc. It also provides tips for avoiding slips and falls, road safety, winter sports and recreations, etc.

Please visit VCH website for the information.

Caregiving Resources by FCBC

Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) supports caregivers in all of BC by providing access to relevant information, education, and supports. Today we select three of their many good resources here:

Promoting Senior Independence through Technology

The Gift of Letting Go

Balancing Family Caregiving and Work

See more of FCBC resources

Changes and Programs Update at

Minoru Seniors Centre

At this time, vaccination proof and ID must be scanned EACH time at entrances of Seniors Centre and Aquatic Centre. Programs have been updated based on Public Health Order (PHO). See more.

Digital Resources at

Richmond Public Library

Looking for ebooks or other digital collections to enjoy at home? Richmond Public Library (RPL) is here for you.

Please see the tutorials on RPL website. For direct help from a librarian, please call 604-231-6413 or contact RPL online.

Useful Links & Fact Sheet of CRA

Tax season is about to start. CRA has updated a big list of useful links including tutorial videos, topic specific webpages, tax programs and services for residents.

Besides, there is a specific fact sheet of "Benefits and credits available for persons with disability and their caregivers."

United Way BC-Community Recipe Book Campaign

United Way BC has launched a campaign of community recipe book. A book that not only shares our passion for great food, but also stories of success, innovation, and inspiration. Over recent few months they are collecting recipes, photos, and stories from community to compile and share.