In support of National Family Caregivers month we need to recognize and show our appreciation for ALL caregivers?those who have been ?identified? and those who have not.
There is a whole group of people who have not been identified as caregivers. In fact, they themselves may not realize that they have been serving as a caregiver, because they have always just done what they are suppose to do, what feels right, what is expected.
Caregivers are individuals who stand by those they love as they face chronic illness, disability, or death. A caregiver sees to it that the basic needs of food, clothing, cleanliness and shelter are met by the person with the needs. A caregiver can live in the home or 3000 miles away. It is his or her concern for the individual, not their physical location that matters most. Often we think of caregivers as adult children caring for their senior parents. Or, parents caring for their disabled child. Or perhaps a well spouse caring for their partner in their senior years.
Tags: Caregivers, Support