November 2021 Special Feature
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National Family Caregiver Month
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November marks National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM). This month represents and opportunity to show our appreciation for al
l the amazing caregivers in our lives.
The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) a non-profit organization to provides education, peer support, and free resources to family caregivers, is leading NFCM activities with their #CaregiverAnd theme. #CaregiverAnd encourages family caregivers to celebrate the passions and interests that enrich their lives.
As the campaign webpage states, “Being a family caregiver is incredibly important, but it is critical not to lose sight of who you are. Your sense of self makes your life complete. This is an essential component of self-care that can ultimately prevent caregiver burnout and depression”.
Learn more about National Family Caregiver Month and #CaregiverAnd from CAN https://www.caregiveraction.org/caregiverand
or from the Administration of Community Living https://acl.gov/news-and-events/downloads-and-multimedia/NFCM
ECIAAA Resources for Caregivers
ECIAAA Caregiver Advisory providers, provide help to an adult family member, or another individual, who is an informal provider of in-home care to an older individual in the form of information, assistance in gaining access to services, individual counseling/consultation, and support services to help caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren cope with their caregiving roles and/or develop and strengthen capacities for more adequate social and personal adjustments.