Friday, October 2, 2020

National Caregiver Month is in November - JOIN US FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS

National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November is a time to recognize and honor (unpaid) family/friend caregivers across the country. 

Celebrating Family Caregivers during NFC month enables all of us to:
  1. Raise awareness of family caregiver issues
  2. Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers
  3. Educate family caregivers about self-identification
  4. Increase support for family caregivers


In Montgomery County we are planning a series of informative virtual conversations with a range of public-private providers that a specialists in caregiver support. These will include:
  • LGBTQIA+ Family of Choice and Caregiving
  • Montgomery County's Age Friendly Home & Community Based Services
  • Montgomery County's Dementia Friendly Initiative and Caregiver Resources
  • Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's
  • Caregiver Supports 101 - learn about the County's resources
  • Support for Caregivers to Maintain their Health and Wellbeing

These conversations will be available on the County's Engage@HOME YouTube channel and Podcast series.

All events will be free!