National Family Caregivers Month – Thank You Caregivers!
November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM), a month to acknowledge and celebrate the 53 million* family caregivers in the United States. At Careforth, we deeply care about you, the nation’s caregivers, and applaud your dedication to caring for your loved one at home.
We honor caregivers like you and celebrate the crucial role you serve for your loved ones as we know that expressing gratitude is critically important.
This NFCM, check out our caregiving blog for more advice and support for caregivers and stay up to date with the latest from Careforth by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn. And visit the How We Help page on the website today to learn more about how Careforth supports caregivers.
Caring for a loved one day in and day out is both hard work and a beautiful gift. Please know that you are not alone. Careforth, and its care team of care managers, nurses and care coaches respect you and are here to support you. This month, we invite you to join us in extending gratitude and appreciation to the caregivers in your own life as we say thank you to all caregivers!
*National Alliance for Caregiving
More insights like this:
-
Helping an Aging Loved One Through Declining Mental Health
Read more: Helping an Aging Loved One Through Declining Mental HealthMental health challenges can impact anyone at any time of life. However, older adults tend to be more vulnerable to depression and other mental illnesses, on average, with 14% of adults aged 60 or older suffering from a mental disorder. “If you recognize or hear from a loved one that their day-to-day life is significantly…
-
What Is a Family Caregiver?
Read more: What Is a Family Caregiver?Caregivers, often family members, are the people who regularly provide care for a child or adult who is sick, elderly, or has a disability. Family caregivers take care of their loved ones every day. They help with daily tasks, providing emotional support, and assist with whatever their loved one may need. “Many people…
-
Family Caregiver Journey Spotlight: Janice & Nikki’s Story
Read more: Family Caregiver Journey Spotlight: Janice & Nikki’s StoryThe following shares the story of Jan and Nikki and their Caregiver Journey. The Careforth team thanks Jan and Nikki for their openness to sharing their experience so that others who identify with them may take similar steps to build support and connections in their own journey. From an early age, Janice (‘Jan’)…