Caregiver Action Network is proud to be the organization that sets the
theme for November’s National Family Caregivers Month each year.
The theme for National Family Caregivers Month November 2015
is “Respite: Care for Caregivers”.
Check out our National Family Caregivers Month
Media Kit. The media kit includes PDF of the theme for you to download,
background on National Family Caregivers Month and a sample proclamation for
state and local governments. When President Obama issues the 2015 Presidential
Proclamation, you will be able to find it on our media kit. Feel free to use
these materials and distribute them to other interested parties.
“R•E•S•P•I•T•E”
The theme for National Family Caregivers
Month November 2015 is
“Respite: Care for Caregivers”
Respite – the
chance to take a breather, the opportunity to reenergize – is as important as
any other item on your caregiver’s to-do list. People think of
respite as a luxury, but considering caregivers’ increased risk for health
issues from chronic stress, those risks are a lot costlier than some time away
to recharge. Respite is the
key to your own well-being. Respite protects your own health, strengthens
family relationships, prevents burn-out and allows your loved one to stay at home up
to three times longer.
No wonder respite is one of the most frequently requested support services for
family caregivers.
R
is for “Rest and
Relaxation”
Everyone needs a little “R and R” –
especially family caregivers. Relaxing is the best way to return refreshed to handle your many responsibilities as
a caregiver.
E
as in “Energize”
Caregiving is often round-the-clock 24/7. Respite isn’t simply “getting a few hours off.”
It’s necessary to help you reenergize, reduce stress and provide care for your
loved one.
S
as in “Sleep”
Caregivers often have sleep
problems. Address sleep problems and insomnia before they take too great a toll on
your health.
P
is for “Programs
that can help you”
Respite – which can be in the home or out of the home – can be
hard to find but there are programs
available to help you.
I
as in “Imagination”
Let your mind run free; read a book; see a movie. You have been
so occupied with the nuts-and-bolts of caregiving that refreshing your mind will actually help you be a better
caregiver.
T
as in “Take Five”
...or better yet, take ten. Do you find yourself saying,
“I wish I had just ten minutes to myself”? Don’t feel guilty. You need a reprieve – a few minutes to temporarily
disengage.
E
is for “Exhale”
A simple breath in and then a long
exhale can help you focus and increase your vitality. A few deep
breaths can give you more energy, reduce stress, and lift your
mood.
During National Family Caregivers Month,
remember…
Respite: Care for Caregivers
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