President Obama recently declared November as National Family Caregivers Month. Professional caregivers choose this professional because they have a passion for helping people in need and receive appropriate training. Non-professional caregivers, on the other hand, are often put in a position by default or choose to help their loved ones who are ill or incapacitated, and have little training. They "learn as they go," juggle their own families,careers and commitments along with their caregiver responsibilities.
So blessings on those caregivers who wear so many hats...chauffeur, cook, financial supporter, medicine dispenser, schedule organizer, decision-maker, and often a shoulder to cry on. We tip our hats to you!
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Thank you for the recognition of family caregivers! They work hard every day so it's great to get a little kudos for their work.
ReplyDeleteI want to stress to all caregivers to remember that they are not alone. There is a ton of information and help out there for caregivers. I'd like to promote the Visiting Nurse Service of New York as a place for a host of information and services. Even if you are not in the New York City area, check out their site for articles like Avoiding Caregiver Burnout http://www.vnsny.org/home-health-care-and-you/quick-tips/avoiding-caregiver-burnout and http://blogs.vnsny.org/2009/12/22/avoid-caregiver-burnout/ Take care of yourself! Stav