5 Reasons to Celebrate National Caregivers Day
Here in the United States, we observe National Caregivers Day on the third Friday of February. This holiday honors those who care for their loved ones, elderly citizens, and people with disabilities. Regardless of whether we have a caregiver in our lives or know someone who provides caregiving services, here are five reasons why we should all celebrate National Caregivers Day.
1. Caregivers deal with a lot.
It’s no secret that caregivers do a lot on a day-to-day basis just to make sure that their loved ones have everything they need. Sometimes caring for others takes a toll on the caregiver. They face incredible difficulties and juggle many tasks so they can provide the best care possible. If you ever have the opportunity to help out a caregiver, please do. They could use all the help they can get.
2. Caregivers have the biggest hearts.
Caregivers work tirelessly for the people they care for and constantly advocate for them, too. What’s more, caregivers often do anything necessary to make their loved one’s day better. Very few people realize just how much caregivers give to the people they serve, but we can recognize their work and show them the gratitude they truly deserve.
3. Caregivers make the coolest friends.
I don’t think most people realize just what amazing friends caregivers can be. They often have fascinating stories about what led them to caregiving, and once you hear them, you’ll have a newfound respect for them. Also, caregivers really know how to live it up and have fun. Once you get to know them, you’ll see there’s never a dull moment with your caregiver friend!
4. Caregivers are always willing to lend a helping hand.
Even if you aren’t their client or family member, caregivers tend to be willing to offer you a helping hand. If you need a listening ear, caregivers will support you. When you need help solving a problem, caregivers typically have great solutions. They’ll show up for you anytime, anywhere. We don’t always appreciate caregivers, but today is the perfect opportunity to remind the caregivers in your life how much they matter.
5. Caregivers are real-life heroes.
Although they don’t wear capes, caregivers are everyday heroes for the people they assist. They impact people’s lives in significant ways, oftentimes without recognition. This is probably the biggest reason why we should honor caregivers today (and every day).
Caregivers are truly the kindest, most courageous people you will ever meet. So, on this National Caregivers Day, I hope you will join me in celebrating these important people. Together, we can show them the love and respect they deserve every single day.
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Tylia L. Flores is a twenty-eight-year-old born with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Despite her condition that affects her mobility, she does not allow it to affect her will and determination to make a difference in the world. Through her many life challenges and obstacles, she discovered her passion for writing. Tylia’s goal in life is to share her stories with the world. In doing so, she hopes to help others with disabilities realize that they, too, have the potential to make their dreams come true. Tylia is not only an author. She’s a radio show personality and a disability activist. Tylia has written about disability-related topics for Yahoo Life, Your Tango, The Mighty, ReadUnwritten.com, Words Between Coasts Project, Wednesday, Spilwords, and Goble Thrive. Worth Living Among her other appearances are Disability on the Spectrum and Why I was Afraid of Sexuality. Previously, Tylia was nominated to Diversabilities list of the most influential Disability Impacts of 2022. Additionally, Tylia holds the position of chairman in the creative director role for the North American Association Of Cerebral Palsy Advocates. She serves as a mentor for the Disability EmpowHer Network as well. Tylia also works for Write It Up Publishing as a sensitivity reader focusing on disability representation. Tylia has also been involved in many movie press releases for Samuel Goldwyn Films Come as you are Piece of me which was the short film directed and written by award winning filmmaker Bruna Cabral as well as the film adaptation of the book Calvin can’t fly by Jenifer Burnes Tylia is also a keynote speaker at 2020’s Cerebral Palsy Awareness conference. She has also been a guest speaker at Northeastern State University Broken Arrow where she talks to college students about disability and inclusion in education. She has also been a guest speaker at Plantation Middle School, where she discussed inclusion and disability with classmates. Tylia is fully certified in Education for All: Disability, Diversity, and Inclusion through Cape Town University. She’s also certified in Understanding Diversity and Inclusion through Purdue University. She’s also certified in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. Tylia hosts the Stomping On cerebral Palsy radio show with DJ Ty on Asheville FM with DJ Mouse during the Come On In the Kitchen segment once a month she also helps the staff behind the scenes, help bring awareness to disability awareness and inclusion within the radio broadcasting industry .
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