Did you know that November is Caregiver Awareness Month?
There's a saying "There are four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver."
With that in mind, it's important to know that as a caregiver, there are supports out there for you!
Are you a Caregiver?
You may identify as a caregiver if you are giving care to people who need assistance taking care of themselves, which includes children, someone who is chronically ill or disabled, or an elderly person.
Caregiver Resources
- Trualta - This is a free resource that is available through the State of New York, which will assign you a Case Manager, to navigate specific Caregiving challenges, as well as offering support groups, workshops, and resources on a regular and ongiong basis.
- Office of the Aging - Every county has an Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Broome County Office of Aging, Tioga Opportunities, Inc, Chenango County Area Agency, and the Delaware County Office for Aging.
- These offices act as a hub for resources that can support your loved ones as well as offering resources for you as a caregiver.
- NYS Resources for Working Caregivers - This includes resources for a Workplace guide, Working Caregivers survey, Evidence-based Caregiver Education and Training, and others.
- Alzheimer's Association - The Alzheimer's Association provides education, workshops, and support groups for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's or other Dementia related illnesses
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The following sessions take place on Wednesdays at 5pm, and are a part of The Empowered Caregiver Series.
- Caregiver Guilt - This can be a sign of burnout or fatigue from the demands of caregiving on top of balancing everything else (like a full time job). Many caregivers hold themselves to very high standards, because they are caring from a place of compassion.
There are a lot of resources, sorting through them can be a job in itself- come meet with or call an EAP coordinator and we'll get you started!
Happiness Calendar: November
Put these Happiness actions from the Greater Good Science Center and Action for Happiness into your calendar for next week!
- 11/21
- Happiness Calendar: Take your time before judging others
- Action for Happiness: Learn a new skill from a friend or share one of yours with a friend!
- 11/22
- Happiness Calendar: Spend some time in silence
- Action for Happiness: Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them
- 11/23
- Happiness Calendar: Look for positive moments in your day
- Action for Happiness: Set aside a regular time to pursue and activity that you love
- 11/24
- Happiness Calendar: Give people the gift of your attention
- Action for Happiness: Share with a friend something helpful you learned recently
- 11/25
- Happiness Calendar: How mindful are you? Take their quiz and find out!
- Action for Happiness: Use one of your strengths in a new or creative way
- 11/26
- Happiness Calendar: Lean on friends in hard times
- Action for Happiness: Try out a different radio station or new TV show
- 11/27
- Happiness Calendar: Engage with ideas you disagree with
- Action for Happiness: Join a friend doing their hobby and find out why they love it
- 11/28
- Happiness Calendar: Take a few gentle, slow breaths
- Action for Happiness: Discover your artistic side. Draw a friendly greeting card
Bring some warmth to a colleague you care about!
Send a Winter Pick-Me-Up!
The holidays can be a difficult time for some. Show you care by sending a message of support to someone who may be struggling. Open to all employees!
Submit a PAWsitivity Shout Out to be shared in this corner of the Positivity Note!
CLICK HERE to submit one, and you'll see your furry friend, or Kudos to your colleagues on the next round of Positivity Notes!
Warm hands in the frost,
caregivers laugh, and winter
melts into soft light.
Always here to support you!
~ Employee Assistance Program
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