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Do You Need a Caregiving Break Today?
Do You Need a Caregiving Break Today?
FAIRFIELD, Conn., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time for a break for
America's unsung heroes, the 50 million American caregivers who work
tirelessly on behalf of their loved ones, according to Caring Today magazine,
the Number One resource for family caregivers.
That's why Caring Today magazine (http://www.caringtoday.com), and Home
Instead Senior Care are today announcing the third annual Caring Today
magazine's "Give a Caregiver a Break" essay contest. Some 50 million Americans
act as family caregivers, providing non-paid assistance for a family member or
friend who needs support, guidance and/or physical help with health and
medical decisions.
A 2007 nationwide Caring Today survey found that while caregivers take
pride in their accomplishments many find the responsibility can take a
physical and financial toll, said Susan Strecker Richard, Editor-in-Chief of
Caring Today.
"The Caring Today contest is a way for caregivers to get the word out
about their experiences," said Strecker Richard. "We are honored to provide
family caregivers a chance to be heard and to support these dedicated,
under-recognized heroes. We're excited that Home Instead Senior Care is
offering $16,000 worth of relief to the people who really need it."
The contest offers family caregivers the opportunity to write about their
experiences, and winners will be awarded with much-needed help. Grand prize
for the essay contest is $5,000 worth of free care from Home Instead Senior
Care, the world's largest provider of non-medical companionship and home care
for seniors. Two first prize winners will each receive $2,500 worth of care
from Home Instead Senior Care, and 12 "Extraordinary Caregivers" will receive
$500 each in service.
"Each day, our CAREGivers see the toll that caregiving takes on families
across the world," said Home Instead Senior Care Co-Founder and CEO Paul
Hogan. "We know that respite care is one of the biggest benefits to the
family caregiver, which is why we're proud to be a sponsor of this contest
that will provide needed rest and support to weary family caregivers."
To enter the contest, family caregivers are asked to describe their
caregiving experiences, including the challenges they've faced, how they've
embraced their role as a caregiver for a senior loved one and inspired others,
and how a Home Instead CAREGiver(SM) could make a difference. Entries, which
must be 500 words or fewer, can be submitted starting May 1, 2008. Entry
deadline is July 16, 2008.
Winning essays will be published in the November/December issue of Caring
Today, both online and in the magazine. Videos of the winners will be posted
on CaringToday.com.
Contest details are available on Caring Today's Facebook group page
(http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22731175184&ref=ts), and on the Caring
Today website (http://caringtoday.com), and on the Home Instead Senior Care
website (www.homeinstead.com).
About Caring Today, LLC:
Caring Today, LLC, through its magazine and website, is the leading
provider of practical advice and resources for family caregivers. Since 2004,
theConnecticut-based multiplatform media company has been delivering
expertise and support to the estimated 50 million American family caregivers
through www.caringtoday.com and Caring Today, its bimonthly magazine with a
national circulation of 750,000. Staffed by experienced caregivers familiar
with the caregiver's life and the stress it can bring, Caring Today
understands the importance of both self-care and outside support. For more
information, please visit, www.caringtoday.com.
About Home Instead Senior Care
Home Instead Senior Care is the world's largest provider of comprehensive
companionship and home care services for seniors. These services are provided
through a network of franchise offices located throughoutthe United States,
Canada,Japan,Portugal,Australia,Ireland,New Zealand,Taiwan,Spain, the
United Kingdom,Switzerland andGermany. The company's services are designed
for practically any living arrangement where an older adult simply needs human
interaction and help with day-to-day activities. For more information, visit
www.homeinstead.com.
Contact
Susan Strecker Richard
Editor-in-Chief, Caring Today
203.254.0783, x104
ssrichard@caringtoday.com
Wendy Marx
Marx Communications
203.445.2850
wendy@marxcommunications.com
SOURCE Caring Today
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