November is National Family Caregivers Month!

🫶📅 “November’s not just for gratitude—it’s for the givers who never clock out.”

This month, we’re celebrating the 53 million Americans who provide unpaid care to loved ones. These caregivers are the invisible scaffolding of our communities, often working around the clock to keep their loved ones safe, nourished, and at home.

💡 Today, we’re spotlighting a breakthrough: a tech-enabled support program that’s helping dementia caregivers reduce burnout through simple rituals—emoji check-ins, voice notes, and even burger dates. One participant shared, “I never cooked before. Now I do it all.” After 62 years of marriage, he’s still learning—and still loving.

🛠️ Circle of Care Challenge:

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, try one of these rituals:

- 🎙️ Send a voice note to a fellow caregiver—no filter, just real talk.

- 📝 Create a “Care Menu” with 3 go-to meals that feel doable and nourishing.

- 🧘 Schedule a “micro-moment” of joy: a walk, a meme, a memory.

📣 Want to go further? NCOA and partners like Caregiver Action Network are encouraging everyone to share their caregiving story. Use hashtags like #CaregivingHappens and #CaregivingAroundTheClock to amplify the voices of caregivers and normalize the conversation.

💬 Lets start here in The Circle. Fill in the blank in the comments:

“To me, caregiving means ______________ .”

Let’s fill in the blank together—and remind each other that support isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline

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