Family caregivers deserve our help

Nancy Wells and Chris Miller Caregiver Workgroup Project and Aging Together
Published: November 21, 2008

National Family Caregivers Month— observed every November — highlights the many challenges facing family caregivers and the resources they provide, not only to their family members but to the community at large.

It has been said that there are only four kinds of people in the world — those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.

According to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than 900,000 Virginians are family caregivers in any given year. These unseen heroes provide caregiving in our state at a value of over $7 million.

Aging Together encourages everyone to celebrate family caregivers by actively helping a caregiving family. Think of a family caregiver you know, whether a neighbor, relative, co-worker or friend, and offer them a helping hand. You can offer a ride to church, a nourishing meal or a free afternoon. Just a little bit of help makes a big difference.

If you are interested in leearning how you can help, please call 829-6405 or e-mail us at

Nancy Wells and Chris Miller
Caregiver Workgroup Project
and Aging Together