This Canadian program has the right idea: Caregiver Heroes SHOULD be recognized. These family caregivers do many amazing heroic acts. They help with household duties, take people to medical appointments, help with shopping, meals, dressing, hygiene and many more tasks. Family caregivers often have great stress, assume extra financial burdens and may suffer from burnout.
According to Caregiving Matters, there are four types of people in the world:
- Those who have been caregivers
- Those who are currently caregivers
- Those who expect to be caregivers
- Those who will need a caregiver
That’s why they believe that the care of the ill by family members and friends is very important and deserves greater recognition and appreciation by our society.
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Their “Caregiver Heroes” program is dedicated to appreciating, acknowledging and simply thanking family caregivers for all they do.
Let’s face it, caregivers are often invisible because attention is –as is right – on the one being cared for. It’s wonderful to discover there are rewarding and meaningful recognition opportunities for caregivers. Here are a few:
