Celebrate Caregivers! November is National Family Caregivers Month

In 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association began promoting the celebration of family caregivers during the week of Thanksgiving.  As interest grew in family caregiving issues, National Family Caregivers Week became National Family Caregivers Month.

Day in and day out, more than 65 million family caregivers in this country fulfill a vital role on the care team. No one else is in a better position to ensure continuity of care. November  is a time to thank, support, educate, and empower family caregivers. Celebrating  caregivers enables all of us to:

• Raise awareness of family caregiver issues
• Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers
• Educate family caregivers about self-identification
• Increase support for family caregivers

If you're caring for an elder loved one in Minnesota, check out resources locally, nationally, and on this site. To hear from other caregivers, check out our Caregiving Thoughts Facebook page.