Who Cares March 2024

A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER

As we emerge from winter, noticeable in the crocuses and daffodils that bring spots of color to a gray landscape, or as we gain 3 additional minutes of light each day, March is the opportune moment to reset. The flurry of starting a new year is behind us. Rather than returning to the mundane, we are reminded to March Forth with purpose and renew, revise, or replace the intentions with which our year began. What were those objectives again? Strive to be present, patient, and prepared. 

Embrace your goals to do the work, whatever that entails, and whenever it is required. Move forward without becoming overwhelmed. Witness each moment and live accordingly. One of the days we’ll witness in March is Pi Day. Like the never-ending value Pi (π), confidence in what’s known allows for contemplation of what is yet unknown. The more we learn about being a caregiver, the more we also understand about ourselves and those we care for.

Best wishes, 
 

This Month's Blogs

While already passed, the first Friday of March is set aside for Employee Appreciation Day, meant to honor employees everywhere. Recognition enhances work satisfaction and creates inspiration. Our blogs this month explore the concept of being seen for who you are and the work you do as a caregiver, including the difference between taking care of and giving care to another.

Liz O’Donnell contributed to this month’s guest blog, which provides practical tips for balancing work and caregiving. The conversation is elevated around caregiving as an inclusive term, not just relatable to those caring for a child, but also to adult children caring for a parent.

Thanks to thought leadership from pioneers like Liz, eldercare, and caregiver support services are increasingly available as an employee benefit. We’re offering our blog, “Employer Caregiver Advocacy is a Conversation,” as a resource to help more employers understand the value of supporting those in an adult carer role.

    Caretaker vs Caregiver

  Employee Caregiver Advocacy

  14 Tips for Working Daughters

FEATURE FOCUS - CARE CIRCLE

In the spirit of “many hands make light work,” Caregiven uses the term “Care Circle” to include individuals, whether they be family, friends, or professionals, who share an interest in supporting the person who needs care. Members of a Care Circle are encouraged to contribute their time, talents, or financial resources to ensure care recipients live life to the fullest. Invitations for others to join a Care Circle are unlimited, meaning there is no need for separate user subscriptions.

With four types of access levels, a primary account holder decides to what extent each Care Circle member is able to actively participate in the Care Journey. Core care teams have full access to information and documents shared by members of their Care Circle.

Other members may only be granted information review access and ability to follow the Care Feed, which is Caregiven’s social sharing feature private to each Care Circle.  

Useful articles and activities available in the Caregiven app will support building a Care Circle as part of your journey.

IN CLOSING

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” - Rosa Parks