As we look forward to gathering with family and friends for the holidays, let’s take time this November—National Family Caregiver Month—to recognize the vital role family caregivers play in supporting older loved ones. Since 1977, this month has been dedicated to honoring caregivers and acknowledging the challenges they face. It’s a great moment to say “thank you” to those who care so deeply. Whether you are family by birth or by choice, you are making a difference.
As you continue caring for those close to you, remember to take care of yourself, too. You are not alone on this journey. Many others, including us, know the rewards and challenges of caring for an older loved one. If we or your local ACAP chapter can offer information, resources, or simply a listening ear, please reach out.
May you feel blessed as you bring blessings to others.
Frances S. Hall, Founder & Executive Director
Karen Summey, Project Manager
Dementia Alliance of NC is hosting a supply drive to collect essential items for older adults, caregivers and people living with dementia in the hardest-hit communities in Western, NC.
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ACAPcommunity Board of Directors is pleased to welcome ACAP Cobb & Cherokee, GA, as one of our newest chapters! What happens when dedicated professionals and community leaders ―people who understand the joys and challenges adult-children experience each day in caring for their aging parents ―become passionate about providing meaningful support for front-line family caregivers? Well, if you’re in Cobb or Cherokee Counties in Georgia, you start a new ACAP chapter!
ACAP chapters help families care for their older adult loved ones and provide much-needed support for caregivers. If there isn’t an ACAP chapter near you, please let us know! With ACAP’s support, developing a chapter for your community is greatly simplified.
We are a nationally-unique 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to support adult-child caregivers as we care for our aging parents and for ourselves.
Educational programs, based on our nationally-validated curriculum and offered through local chapters’ monthly programs, audio podcasts, and annual conferences, form the core of ACAP.
ACAP helps adult-children (and other family members) gain insights, learn strategies and acquire skills so they may be effective caregivers and advocates for older loved ones while also taking care of themselves and preparing for their own years as an older adult.
National Family Caregiver Month is a great time to share your caregiver story! We would love to hear your experience! Where have you found joy or meaning as a family caregiver? What have been your greatest challenges? And, if ACAP programs, chapter leaders, podcasts, videos, or other resources have been helpful for you, we would love to hear about that! Please send your comments to fhall@ACAPcommunity.org. Please also let us know your name (at least first name) and your email address so we may thank you personally.
“There are only four kinds of people in the world.
Those who have been caregivers.
Those who are currently caregivers.
Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”
ACAP’s founder has faced the joys, trials, and frustrations of trying to provide care for an aging parent. The inspiration for ACAP came when Frances Hall discovered there were other faculty and staff at the university where she worked who also felt a need for support as they cared for their parents. This initial insight has blossomed into a growing community with chapters across several states.
With an estimated 53 million Americans providing personal care or financial assistance to aging family members, it’s important to have access to resources and support to help deal with the unique challenges. That’s where ACAP comes in.
“My sister and I have attended the Winston-Salem, NC, ACAP Chapter meetings since they began in 2018. We depend on ACAP and do not think we could have endured this caregiver journey with our father and stepdad without their help. If they do not have an answer, they can always refer us to the right resource who does.”
“ACAPcommunity’s commitment to providing a nationally-validated curriculum allows caregivers to be empowered with the skills and understanding necessary to provide the best possible care for their aging parents or loved ones. As the President and CEO of EveryAge, I am proud that we have been able to partner with ACAPcommunity to make resources and support available to caregivers who need them.”
President & CEO of EveryAge
“Two specific programs offered by ACAP chapters have had major impacts on my caregiving journey with my parents. A livestreamed program from ACAP Winston-Salem on hospital stays and discharge gave me the tools I needed to manage my dad’s admission and discharge, saving us time and money. An in-person program sponsor (LegalShield) at an ACAP Hickory/Foothills program provided a resource that I am now using to guide my mother and me through estate planning and asset protection. I am so grateful for ACAP and its wonderful programs!”
Information, resources, support and community for adult-children as they care for their aging parents and for themselves.
ACAPcommunity
PO Box 8278
Morganton, NC 28680
Tel: (877) 599-ACAP (2227)
Email: info@ACAPcommunity.org
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