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How communities can honor caregivers
Thanks to advancements in medicine and increased access to medical care , people are living longer . But that progress does not mean people are immune to illnesses or disabilities .
Many caregivers are highly trained professionals , but millions of informal caregivers offer unpaid assistance to the ones they love every day . The senior living resource A Place for Mom indicates the number of unpaid caregivers increased from 43.5 million to more than 53 million between 2015 and 2020 . And that increase could be just the tip of the iceberg .
As the need for caregivers increases , communities can heighten their efforts to express their appreciation to the paid and unpaid individuals who work so hard to ensure ill and / or incapacitated individuals get the care they need .
Self-care offerings Community business owners can offer special discounts or specials for caregivers , particularly those whose businesses involve self-care . This can include spas , salons , therapy clinics , and more .
Support caregiver charities Communities can collect donations for charities dedicated to supporting caregivers , such as the Family Caregiver Alliance or the National Alliance for Caregivers .
Give a global shout-out Social media enables people to communicate with individuals all over the world . Acknowledging caregivers on social media can shed light on the roles these important people play . A personalized thank you message has the power to reach millions and inspire others to express their gratitude as well .
Offer support Some of the best ways to honor caregivers is to offer assistance or support when it ’ s needed . This support can involve physically pitching in or serving as a sounding board if or when a caregiver needs to vent frustrations or share thoughts .
As the need for caregivers increases , communities can heighten their efforts to express their appreciation to the paid and unpaid individuals who work so hard to ensure ill and / or incapacitated individuals get the care they need .
Make signs In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic , communities often displayed signs thanking medical professionals that referred to them as heroes . By and large those signs have disappeared , but they can be displayed anew in honor of the various caregivers who devote so much of their time tending to the sick .
Showing caregivers they are appreciated is a worthwhile endeavor any community can embrace . n
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