November is National Family Caregivers Month. "Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers."
Accordingly, the Administration for Community Living the national observance is led by Caregiver Action Network (CAN), a nonprofit that provides free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers. CAN selected the 2024 theme, I Care..., to highlight the importance of self-recognition and self-identity — key factors in caregivers’ access to essential support. According to CAN, more than half of those providing care in the U.S. don’t recognize themselves as caregivers. As a result, many do not connect with supports that can make a difference throughout their caregiving journeys. Therefore, many do not know of respite programs (these programs provide paid relief for family caregivers). Because caregivers play a vital role in supporting women and families battling breast cancer we love keeping them informed. For more information on free caregiver trainings and resources reach out to us. We can help.