Episode Number
155
Episode Show Notes / Description
More than 63 million Americans are caring for a loved one. But who is caring for the caregivers? November is National Family Caregivers Month, a reminder to show appreciation and help lighten their load.
Transcript
Good morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call with University of Illinois Extension.
Did you know there are more than 63 million family caregivers in the United States? A caregiver is anyone who helps take care of someone else who needs it due to a medical condition or aging (for example, cancer or dementia). This includes a senior taking care of their spouse, child taking care of their parents, neighbor or friend taking care of an older adult living down the street, or grandparents taking care of grandchildren. November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFC Month) led by the Caregiver Action Network and has been recognized nationally since 1997. This is the time to celebrate caregivers’ dedication and help address challenges they may have. Here are some ways you can get involved:
• Acknowledge a family caregiver by sending a card, cooking a meal, and offering support or respite breaks. Caregiving is hard work!
• Share resources with a family caregiver to help them in their role.
• Be a caregiver yourself by checking on a neighbor, friend, or family member.
• Attend a Caregiver Action Network webinar or check out their caregiver toolkit.
• Reach out to your local Area Agency on Aging for additional resources a support groups.
This week, find a way to get involved and visit the Caregiver Action Network website at caregiveraction.org for more information about National Family Caregivers Month.
Thank you for listening! I hope you have a happy and healthy day ahead. The content for this episode was provided by Rachel Mannen, Food and Nutrition Educator for University of Illinois Extension.
Resources:
• https://www.caregiveraction.org/nfc-month/
• https://extension.illinois.edu/global/events
• https://ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/caregiver/program.html
Did you know there are more than 63 million family caregivers in the United States? A caregiver is anyone who helps take care of someone else who needs it due to a medical condition or aging (for example, cancer or dementia). This includes a senior taking care of their spouse, child taking care of their parents, neighbor or friend taking care of an older adult living down the street, or grandparents taking care of grandchildren. November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFC Month) led by the Caregiver Action Network and has been recognized nationally since 1997. This is the time to celebrate caregivers’ dedication and help address challenges they may have. Here are some ways you can get involved:
• Acknowledge a family caregiver by sending a card, cooking a meal, and offering support or respite breaks. Caregiving is hard work!
• Share resources with a family caregiver to help them in their role.
• Be a caregiver yourself by checking on a neighbor, friend, or family member.
• Attend a Caregiver Action Network webinar or check out their caregiver toolkit.
• Reach out to your local Area Agency on Aging for additional resources a support groups.
This week, find a way to get involved and visit the Caregiver Action Network website at caregiveraction.org for more information about National Family Caregivers Month.
Thank you for listening! I hope you have a happy and healthy day ahead. The content for this episode was provided by Rachel Mannen, Food and Nutrition Educator for University of Illinois Extension.
Resources:
• https://www.caregiveraction.org/nfc-month/
• https://extension.illinois.edu/global/events
• https://ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/caregiver/program.html