Rapturea Better Way Christian Ministry, Inc.

"Our mission is to provide assistance, education, support, respite and referrals for informal family caregivers, as well to promote public awareness about the realities of caregiving." We are committed to encouraging mutual collaboration with other organizations to serve the growing needs of  family/informal caregivers."

November 2011

National Family Caregivers Month

10 Ways to Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month
There are many ways to celebrate family caregivers and to take action and communicate the important messages of NFC Month. The following are ideas and guides to help you create a successful National Family Caregivers Month in your community:

1. Offer a few hours of respite time to a family caregiver so they spend time with friends, or simply relax.
2. Send a card of appreciation or a bouquet of flowers to brighten up a family caregiver’s day.
3. Encourage local businesses to offer a free service for family caregivers through the month of November.
4. Participate in the National Family Caregivers Association’s FREE free webinar on Thursday, November 12 at 2 p.m. ET called: Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps in honor of NFC Month.
5. Help a family caregiver decorate their home for the holidays or offer to address envelopes for their holiday cards.
6. Offer comic relief! Purchase tickets to a local comedy club, give a family caregiver your favorite funny movie to view, or provide them with a book on tape.
7. Find 12 different family photos and have a copy center create a monthly calendar that the family caregiver can use to keep track of appointments and events.
8. Offer to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a caregiving family in your community, so they can just relax and enjoy the holiday.
9. Take a few minutes to write a letter encouraging your mayor, county executive, or governor to issue a local proclamation establishing November as National Family Caregivers Month. Contact information for state government officials can be found at www.firstgov.gov.
10. Help a family caregiver find information and resources on the internet or to locate a local support group.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday                 3:00PM-6:00 PM

Telephone No.: 214-371-5750                    Fax: 214-371-2035

E-Mail Address: rbwc150@um.att.com

Primary Contact:  Pamela Lee, Director