November is National Family Caregivers Month

POSTED ON: Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 | POSTED BY: Lani Daly

blue yellow green graphic that says Support Family Caregivers, National Family Caregiver Month, Administration on Community LivingNational Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to honor caregivers and to raise awareness of caregiving issues, increase support for caregivers and their families, and to educate communities.

Below are a few helpful resources to support family caregivers.

The Caregiver Action Network leads this effort and provides many useful tools on their site including Top 10 Tips for Caregivers and Family Caregiver Toolbox

AARP offers a suite of free web-based tools, in English and Spanish, to help you find information quickly and easily to address a variety of needs related to Family Caregiving.

The Administration for Community Living has a host of factsheets for caregivers including topics like Assistive Technology, Staying Engaged, Falls Prevention, Medication Safety, and Long-Term Care.

Find local resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers through the Orange County Aging and Disability Resource Connection online or by calling (714) 480-6450.

 

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