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Who are Caregivers?
At HWC, we offer our support and encouragement to Caregivers. It is important
that you, a Caregiver, either as a ‘first-timer or an old pro’,
realize you are not alone on this journey.
Caregiving equals love, unconditional love and while it might be one of
the hardest things we do, it could be the most rewarding thing we do in life!
So who are Caregivers? Rosalyn Carter has perhaps, best identified Caregivers
when she considered them as being:
- Those who are Caregivers,
- Those who have been Caregivers,
- Those who will be Caregivers, and
- Those who will need Caregivers.
From this identification, one realizes that virtually most of us, at some
point in our lives, will either provide care for another person or receive
care from someone. In the US, according to a MetLife Survey in 2004, 33.9
million Americans are providing care for someone 50+ years of age. In reality,
the number is probably much higher; however, most people who are Caregivers
don’t classify themselves as being such because they don’t think
that taking someone to a doctor’s appointment or picking up groceries
makes them a Caregiver. By rights, they are. Providing assistance for someone
whom can no longer do specific task(s) for him/her self makes you a Caregiver.
Being a Caregiver is not something that most people think about becoming.
Not, that is, until the need actually presents itself for them to step into
that position and accept the role. Acceptance of the Caregiver role usually
does not happen without some reservation or fear. Looking to professional
Caregivers can be a good place to get started with questions and concerns.
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Help for Caregivers
We realize that Caregiving can be a burden, but it also supplies our need
to love and care for other people. The responsibility, challenges and rewards
that come along with caring for another person are immeasurable. Being
well-informed, taking care of self and seeking help can make all the difference.
Our Community Relations Department can provide a variety of educational workshops
for your business, civic group, or congregation regarding Caregiving. If
you would be interested in a Speaker, please [click
here] or call us at 301-791-6360.
Education for Caregivers
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