National Family Caregivers Month
Around 1 in 5 Americans identify as family caregivers, yet only 56% of those caregivers say their workplace is aware of their caregiving responsibilities. Two annual observances are opportunities to recognize and celebrate the individual family caregivers on your team. National Caregivers Day, also known as Thank a Caregiver Day, is celebrated every February, on the third Friday of the month. Celebrated in the U.S. since 2012, November is National Family Caregivers Month.
Acknowledging the contributions of caregivers should be part of your larger efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. These annual observances also provide an opportunity to do the following at your organization:
- Create a more inclusive work environment that acknowledges, respects, and provides support for all dimensions of diversity
- Raise awareness of family caregiver issues
- Educate family caregivers about self-identification
- Revise existing policies or establish systems in support of family caregiver employees
Our guidebook, created in collaboration with BAYADA Home Health Care, explores this dimension of diversity and ways your organization can support family caregiver employees all year. In short, it’s time to care for the caregivers.
