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How to Sponsor Caregiver Recognition Events:
| Elderly caregivers with a chronic illness have a 63% higher mortality rate than their non-caregiver peers. |
What - A calendar listing is a very short notice about upcoming community events and activities. They mention the time, place, and cost, if any, for a program or event.
How —
- Distribute Certificates of Appreciation for family caregivers to a local hospital or clinic and ask
them to provide the certificates to care recipients to fill out in honor of NFC Month.
- Encourage your staff, or assign an individual to download and bring the NFCA “Planning a Faith-Based
Service to Honor Family Caregivers” how-to guide to local faith organizations and have them acknowledge
and honor the activities of family caregivers in a special worship service. (Catholic, Protestant,
Jewish and Interfaith services are available from NFCA.)
- Host a Family Caregivers Day at your office, complete with workshops and a packet of NFCA educational
material. Work with a local radio or TV station to promote this educational and community-building
opportunity.
When — As part of the NFC Month celebration, these events should be planned for November.
Where — Events can be held at local community centers, hospitals, clinics or places of worship.
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