TOP 10 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH

1. Donate to the WSA (Well Spouse Association) Friends & Family Campaign in honor of a spousal caregiving relative or friend.

2. Offer a few hours of respite time to a family caregiver so they spend time with friends or simply relax.

3. Send a card of appreciation or a bouquet of flowers to brighten up a family caregiver's day.

4. Encourage local businesses to offer a free service for family caregivers through the month of November.

5. Help a family caregiver decorate their home for the holidays or offer to address envelopes for their holiday cards.

6. Offer comic relief! Purchase tickets to a local comedy club, give a family caregiver your favorite funny movie to view, or provide them with a book on tape.

7. Find 12 different family photos and have a copy center create a monthly calendar that the family caregiver can use to keep tract of appointments and events.

8. Offer to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a caregiving family in your community, so they can just relax and enjoy the holiday.

9. Provide transportation for a caregiver and the person being cared for to a certain amount of appointments.

10. Help family caregivers find information and resources on the internet or to locate a locate support group.

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From Well Spouse Association