November is National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month in the United States, which recognizes and honors family caregivers across the country. To observe National Family Caregivers Month in 2024, the Caregiver Action Network recommends 10 things you can do to encourage and support a family caregiver in your life:

• Seek Support from Other Caregivers
• Take Care of Your Own Health
• Accept Offers of Help
• Communicate Effectively with Healthcare Professionals
• Take Respite Breaks
• Watch Out for Signs of Depression
• Be Open to New Technologies
• Organize Medical Information
• Ensure Legal Documents Are in Order
• Give Yourself Credit

Natalie Hellmers, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, shared four pillars of preventing caregiver burnout during a DMRF webinar, The Caregiver Journey, presented earlier this year.