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November is National Family Caregivers Month!

November 13, 2018
November is National Family Caregivers Month!
 
This November BrightStar Care of Montgomery County is recognizing and honoring the 16 million family members and friends who provide an estimated 18.4 billion hours of unpaid care to those living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias around the nation.
 
The President honored family caregivers
President Trump honored family caregivers for all they do for the nation with a Presidential Proclamation. The President said:
 
“This month, we acknowledge the dedication and compassion of all those who work to improve their family members’ lives, and we renew our commitment to supporting them in their labor of love.”
 
You can read the full text of the Presidential Proclamation HERE, as well as view more of CAN’s National Family Caregivers Month resources HERE.
 
This year’s theme is “Supercharge Your Caregiving” – because even caregiver superheroes need tools!  Thankfully, new caregiving tools are out there to lighten your load. Take advantage of tools that can help you stay on top of it all and help you restore some balance to your life.
 
Here are some tips for Montgomery County Family Caregivers:
 
  1. Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone!
  2. Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one.
  3. Accept offers of help and suggest specific things people can do to help you.
  4. Learn how to communicate effectively with doctors.
  5. Caregiving is hard work so take respite breaks often.
  6. Watch out for signs of depression and don't delay getting professional help when you need it.
  7. Be open to new technologies that can help you care for your loved one.
  8. Organize medical information so it's up to date and easy to find.
  9. Make sure legal documents are in order.
  10. Give yourself credit for doing the best you can!
 
For more information please read the full article - Click Here
 
BrightStar Care of Montgomery County support Family Caregivers by providing a full continuum of home care services comprised of companionship, personal care, dementia care, transportation, medication assistance, skilled nursing and more to improve clients’ health and quality of life.

BrightStar Care recognizes and honor the 16 million family members and friends who provide an estimated 18.4 billion hours of unpaid care to family members in need!  

To learn more about our local team of caregivers, skilled healthcare professionals, and home health care support for Baltimore City families and businesses - CLICK HERE