If you or someone you know are currently receiving home care, home healthcare, or hospice care in the privacy of a personal residence, that nurturing is being provided by professional caregivers. By helping clients and patients live and die with dignity, home-based caregivers selflessly give of themselves while serving on the front lines of America’s healthcare system every day. November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate the tradition of home care and honor all the heroes who make it possible.
Home Care Professionals Carry Many Titles
Professional in-home caregivers assist patients and clients of all ages, from infants to seniors. With education levels ranging from a high school diploma to advanced college degrees, they come from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and wear many hats, including these:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
- Personal Care and Home Healthcare Aides (HHAs)
- Social workers and case managers
- Physical, speech, and occupational therapists
- Administrators and office support staff
How to Show Your Appreciation this Year
What follows are five meaningful ways to show the hospice and home care professionals in your life how much you appreciate their efforts throughout November:
Free meal
Caregivers work long hours with few breaks and rarely have time to sit down and enjoy a nice, quiet meal. Send that special caregiver in your life an Uber meal voucher or Grubhub gift card that they can use on their day off. Even better, invite them over for a homecooked meal that includes their favorite foods. If that’s not possible, drop off some food at their home or place of employment instead.
As an employer, consider holding a catered luncheon or dinner to reward your staff. Use that opportunity to recognize each employee’s efforts and thank them for their dedication and hard work while supporting fellow members of the community.
Spa day
In addition to the physical toll it can take, in-home caregiving can be a very mentally and emotionally demanding job. Reward that special caregiver in your life by gifting them a spa day during which they can sit back, relax, and get pampered on their day off with a massage, facial, or other treatment.
Care package
Another way to express your gratitude is by creating a “pamper kit” that you then hand deliver or ship to their home. Fill your relaxation care package with stress relievers such as scented candles, bubble bath products, lip balm, chocolates, skin lotion, premium coffees, or an expensive bottle of wine.
Greeting card
Everyone likes to receive old-fashioned greeting cards, and caregivers are no exception. Mail or drop off yours with a handwritten note telling them how much you appreciate their efforts. For an added touch, have everyone in the family sign the card. A more impactful way to say “Thank you” is by including in your card some prepaid tickets to a movie, local play, concert, or ball game.
Social media blast
Use your favorite social media platform to post a “shout out” to all the caregivers that make the profession what it is. You or someone in your family may have had a recent experience, for example, recovering at home after a surgery or significant illness. If so, share details about how the caregivers exceeded your expectation while making your recovery more tolerable.
A “Shout-Out” to In-Home Caregivers Everywhere!
At Assisting Hands Home Care in Bedford, MA, we proudly say “Thank you” to all the home care and hospice care professionals serving on the front lines of America’s healthcare system every day – including those who work for us. As one of the leading home care providers in Northwest Boston, our efforts wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated professionals who help our clients remain safe and comfortable in their own homes.
As a valued client, our trained, dependable caregivers and personal assistants can help your family overcome its eldercare challenges while making your loved one’s home an even better place to be. Our turnkey home care services include everything from companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transportation to light housekeeping, laundry, and personal care assistance with bathing and dressing. To learn more about Assisting Hands Home Care or schedule a free consultation for a senior in Northwest Boston, click here now.
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