November is National Family Caregivers Month

November has long been proclaimed as National Family Caregivers Month, and the Agency has upcoming programs celebrating family caregivers to help:

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

The Area Agency on Aging has multiple free, upcoming programs specifically for caregivers in November and December:

Powerful Tools for Caregivers meets 10-11:30am Wednesdays, Nov. 12 through Dec. 17, online via Zoom. Attend from the convenience of your home to connect with other caregivers and discuss:

• reducing stress and feelings of guilt;
• improving communication skills with family, medical professionals, and others;
• including relaxation, goal-setting, and problem-solving into your schedule
• and more!

Materials for this free workshop are mailed to participants’ homes before the first session. Register by Nov. 5 in order to receive the materials and Zoom link in advance.

Stand-alone online webinars are coming in December:

DIY Care Coordination-A Whole Person Approach to Coordinating Care, 11am-Noon Thursday, Dec. 4.

Wrap Yourself in Care: Navigating the Holidays with Support, 11am-Noon Thursday, Dec. 11.

See our website calendar for details and to register for any of the above programs. Or contact Caregiver Services Coordinator Mary Hairston at 938-341-6944 or mhairston@info4seniors.org.

The Agency also provides a free 24/7 online resource for caregivers through its DaytonAreaCaregivers.com providing information, education, support and more.

National Family Caregivers Month helps to draw attention to the importance of family caregivers and their daily difficulties. The Agency appreciates caregivers and offers support through its DaytonAreaCaregivers.com, Caregiver Workshops, and resources and services.