Financial Assistance Available for Caregivers

A caregiver could be a parent, spouse, daughter or son. 

According to the National Family Caregivers Association, "nearly 40% of caregivers reduce their work hours or quit their jobs" in order to care for a family member. Caregivers also spend "an average of more than $5,500 of their own money annually to help provide the care they give."

Beacon Foundation offers financial support for Delta Flight Attendant caregivers who are providing primary care for an immediate family member suffering from a serious/terminal illness, injury or disability. 

For eligibility requirements, please click on the Apply button.

National Family Caregivers Association offers some ways to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month 2011:

1. Offer a few hours of respite time to a family caregiver so they spend time with friends, or simply relax.
2. Send a card of appreciation or a bouquet of flowers to brighten up a family caregiver's day.
3. Enourage local businesses to offer a free service for family caregivers through the month of November.
4. Help a family caregiver decorate their home for the holidays or offer to address envelopes for their holiday  cards.
5. Offer comic relief!  Purchase tickets to a local comedy club, give a family caregiver your favorite funny movie to view, or provide them an amusing audio book to listen to while doing their caregiving activities.
6. Find 12 different family photos and have a copy center create a monthly calendar that the family caregiver can use to keep track of appointments and events.
7. Offer to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for a caregiving family in your community, so they can just relax and enjoy the holiday.