November Advocacy Campaign
We're focusing on providing financial support for family caregivers.
During November, which is National Family Caregivers, we're working to create programs in our communities that provide financial support for family caregivers.
Our first step is to reach out to hospital CEO, hospital foundation CEOs, American Medical Association CEO and American Hospital Association CEO.
We'd love your help!
I’ve created templates of letters you can send to your local hospital and hospital foundation CEOs as well as a letter to the American Hospital Association and American Medical Association to which you can add your support. You’ll find the templates and the letters in our Caring Advocacy and Awareness Group in our community called Caring Our Way.
The 17 Caregiving Systems
We’re also still collecting stories about navigating, managing and advocating within The 17 Caregiving Systems. Last week, I shared my story about my dad’s last three weeks with Natalie, our intern from the Community Health Program at University of Illinois. Natalie would love to interview you, too. Learn more about this initiative and schedule time with Natalie.
Thank you so much for all you do!
Resources
We also bring awareness for the need to support and help family caregivers during these special days in November:
Tackle the Tasks is November 25. We encourage others to help around the house of the family caregiver or caree.
Give to a Family Caregiver on #GivingTuesday (November 28). We encourage individuals to give a tax-free gift to a family caregiver.
Our Certified Caregiving Advocate training is free in November. Join me for our one-hour training on November 29 at 1 p.m. ET (Noon CT, 11 a.m. PT).
The Caring Awards
Submit a nomination for a caregiving book, advocate and TikTok creator on or before November 13.
Upcoming Events
Join me on November 10 at 2 p.m. ET for a free meeting to help you think through how to receive payment from your caree or other family members for providing care. Register for Planning for Getting Paid for Providing Care.