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Caring Together: January–February Highlights for Caregivers
Welcome to our January–February Caregiver Hub update! This issue features a helpful resource on Getting a Good Night’s Sleep, offering practical tips to support rest and overall well-being. We’re also excited to share our February workshop highlights, including the DIY Chinese New Year Hanging Decoration, Chinese New Year Iris Folding Card, Heart Brooch, Lip Gloss, and Introduction to Watercolor workshops, along with Mindfulness for Stress Management and our Caregivers Support Group at South Arm Community Centre.
In Caregivers’ Sharing, we highlight Balancing Work and Caregiving, with practical strategies to help caregivers manage daily responsibilities while caring for themselves. This issue also includes materials from recent workshops, such as DIY Christmas Stars Decoration, Chinese Ink Painting, and a healthy cooking recipe.
Our Community Partner Resources section features valuable topics including a Free Brain Health Assessment Tool by LifeLabs, Understanding Neighbour Law, Dementia Diagnosis: What’s Next, and Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health
We hope these updates and resources continue to support and inspire you on your caregiving journey.
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Sleep is a vital part of our overall well-being, yet many of us struggle to get a restful night. If you’ve ever found yourself tossing and turning or waking up feeling unrefreshed, you’re not alone—sleep problems are very common and can affect both physical and mental health. We’ve found a helpful resource from Here to Help that offers simple, practical tips on improving sleep quality, from creating a calming bedtime routine to avoiding habits that can interfere with rest. Click below to explore strategies that can support better sleep and, in turn, help you feel more energized and resilient in your caregiving journey.
Getting a Good Night Sleep - Here's for the link
(Source from Heretohelp)
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(English/ Mandarin) on Feb 2 at 1:30pm
Welcome the Lunar New Year with colour, creativity, and festive spirit! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own Chinese New Year hanging decoration — a meaningful ornament traditionally used to bring good fortune, happiness, and prosperity into the home.
Whether you prefer something elegant and traditional or playful and modern, this workshop offers the freedom to design a piece that reflects your wishes for the year ahead.
Take home a handmade decoration to display on your door, wall, or window — a festive reminder of renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings.
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( English/Cantonese) on Feb 6 at 12:30pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in a thoughtful and creative way by making your own Iris Folding greeting card. This workshop introduces the beautiful paper-folding technique of iris folding, where layered paper is arranged to form a striking spiral design at the centre of a card.
Using Chinese New Year–themed patterns and colours, you will create a unique greeting card perfect for sharing New Year wishes with family and friends.
The process is both relaxing and rewarding. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a finished handmade card that combines traditional celebration with a modern craft technique.
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DIY Heart Brooch Workshop
( English/Mandarin) on Feb 10 at 2:30pm
Add a little love to your style by creating your own handmade heart brooch in this charming DIY workshop. Using colourful materials, simple tools, and plenty of creative freedom, you’ll design a wearable piece that reflects your personality—sweet, bold, playful, or minimalist.
This workshop offers a relaxed space to slow down, enjoy the process, and make something truly personal. Whether you’re designing a gift for someone special or a keepsake just for yourself, your finished brooch will be a small but meaningful accessory filled with care and creativity.
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DIY Lip Gloss Workshop
(English/Mandarin) on Feb 20 at 3:15pm
There’s something quietly joyful about making something just for yourself. At our DIY Lip Gloss Workshop, you’re invited to slow down, play with colour, and create a little everyday luxury with your own hands. From subtle shimmer to bold shine, you’ll blend a lip gloss that feels personal, fun, and uniquely yours.
This workshop isn’t about rushing or getting things “perfect.” It’s about enjoying the moment—mixing, testing, and discovering what you love.
The finished lip gloss may be small, but it carries creativity, care, and a touch of confidence you can take with you.
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Caregivers Support Group
on Feb 20 at 2:30pm
Are you a family member or friend caring for a loved one aged 65 and older? If you are an unpaid caregiver supporting an older adult who lives at home in Richmond, we warmly invite you to join our Caregivers Support Group.
Caring for someone you love can be meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming and isolating at times. This support group offers a safe, welcoming space where caregivers can come together to share experiences, listen to one another, and find reassurance.
Come connect with others who truly understand, exchange practical insights, and take a moment to care for yourself while caring for others.
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Balancing the demands of a job with the responsibilities of caregiving can feel overwhelming—and you’re far from alone in this experience. Many caregivers find themselves juggling deadlines, appointments, and unexpected care needs while trying to stay productive at work. Family Caregivers of BC offers practical insights and strategies to help caregivers navigate these daily challenges, set boundaries, communicate with employers, and make space for both work and personal well-being. We hope these tips can support you in finding a healthier balance on your caregiving journey.
Read the full article here.
(Source from Family Caregivers of British Columbia)
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Would you like to share your stories or tips? You cannot imagine how much you could inspire or help another in the community! You are welcome to call us at 604-279-7099, or email caregivernavigator@rcrg.org.
| | Materials of Recent Workshops | |
Find more caregiving materials and resources shared on our website.
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This monthly e-newsletter is issued 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.
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| | Jocelyn Wong, Executive Director | Rebecca Swaim, Chair | | Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives | 604-279-7020 | info@rcrg.org | | | | |
