November is National Family Caregiver Support Month!
Show your Caregiver that you care by nominating them for the special recognition they deserve!
The MS Society knows that being a Caregiver is a huge responsibility that comes with joy, frustration as well as sacrifices and we want to give something back to Caregivers who have given so much – and given up so much to support others.
Many families and individuals are caregivers to a loved one. These caregivers can be daughters, sons, parents, spouse, siblings, other relatives, or even a friend of the person needing assistance. According to the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), the service provided by family Caregivers represents 80% of all home care services, which is conservatively valued at $375 billion a year.
Special prizes will be given to extraordinary Caregivers during the month of November 2009. Nominations should be no more than 500 words (include a picture if at all possible). Deadline for nominations is October 10, 2009.
Look for your Caregiver stories on the Oklahoma Chapter Web site during the month of November and in the next MSConnection Newsletter.
To do:
2.) Submit your nominations by October 10, 2009 to:
Donna Bolain
Mail: 4606 East 67th Street, Ste 103, Tulsa, OK 74136
Fax: 918-488-0913
Email: donna.bolain@oke.nmss.org