November is National Caregivers Month. Caring for an elderly parent, spouse, grandparent, neighbor, or friend is truly an act of love— whether the elder lives in our home or their own home, in a senior care facility, or even in another city or state. While the levels and kinds of care provided are varied in type and intensity, we understand that caregiving can be very rewarding, and it also can be frustrating at times, or perhaps exhausting. To celebrate the devotion of caregivers, and in an effort to offer support, 6:8/Honoring Our Elders will host a gathering for caregivers on Thursday, November 19 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, at Leystra’s Restaurant. Drinks will be provided by 6:8. We hope you’ll treat yourself to a well-deserved piece of pie or other dessert! This will hopefully be the first of ongoing monthly gatherings like this, so we plan on this evening to engage in some strategizing around what would be most helpful when bringing caregivers together. Please join us in this conversation, and invite a friend who might also be caring for an elder. For more information, please contact Shirley Kelter, sakelter@mac.com or 608-370-3565.
