UNSUNG HEROES
Celebrate the Caregiver in Your Life
Let them know their hard work is valued. Caregiving is hard work that so often goes unrecognized. Unpaid caregivers especially are rarely acknowledged for their efforts. Make sure the caregivers in your life know they’re valued. Send them a thank-you card, a box of candy, or a gift certificate to their favorite store. Give the gift of time. Many caregivers spend all their time taking care of someone else and often forget to take care of themselves. The best way to thank a caregiver is to give them the
Caregivers are unsung heroes, dedicating their time to caring for those who are ill, disabled, or elderly. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 40 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, providing care because they want to make sure their loved ones are looked after and cared for. However, this noble pursuit can be incredibly taxing. Caregiver Action, a support organization, found that up to 70% of family caregivers have clinically significant symptoms of depression, and 1 in 10 reports that caregiving has caused their physical health to deteriorate. The huge impact of caregiving is why caregivers have not one, but two holidays! Caregiver Appreciation Day is celebrated on March 3
shoulders. Cook dinner one night, volunteer to go grocery shopping, or clean the bathrooms. To Caregivers: Don’t forget to practice self-care. If you’re a caregiver, don’t forget to appreciate yourself. Find time to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day to maintain your physical health, and meet up at least once a month with friends outside of caregiving as a way to nurture your own mental health. Even joining a caregiver support group, where you can talk about the ups and downs with people who understand, can be good for you and your mental health. Visit Bit.ly/ CaregiverSupportGroups to find a support group in your area. Wolf Retirement Navigation wants to thank all the caregivers out there. Your dedication and loving hearts make this world a better place.
gift of “me time.” Offer to take over caregiving for a day or even just an afternoon. Encourage the caregiver to read a book for a few hours, do some yoga, or enjoy their favorite hobby. If you are unable to take over the responsibility of caregiving, offer to take some chores off their
and November 13. Here are some suggestions to show you care for the unsung hero in your life.
SUDOKU
Rich with fresh, colorful ingredients, ratatouille is a French dish that has experienced a revolution of its own in recent years. Enjoy this vegan-friendly spin on an old-world classic.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 eggplant, peeled and chopped • 1 large zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch- thick rounds • 2 tsp salt • 3/4 cup olive oil, divided • 5 sprigs thyme
• 1 large onion, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 400 F. 2. In a colander, toss eggplant, zucchini, and salt. Let sit for 30 minutes and pat dry. 3. In an ovenproof pot, heat 1/2 cup olive oil. Add half of eggplant mixture, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from pot. 4. Tie thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine. 5. In the same pot, heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, and cook onion, pepper, garlic, and thyme for 8–10 minutes.
6. Add half the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. 7. Stir in original eggplant and zucchini mixture and top with remaining tomatoes. Do not stir. 8. Transfer pot to oven and bake mixture for 15–20 minutes. 9. Remove pot from oven and remove thyme bundle before serving.
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