Caregiver of the Year Contest 2006!

November is National Family Caregiving Month. It’s a special time to thank, support, educate and advocate for the more than 130,000 family caregivers across Delaware.

This year, we’re celebrating with our annual Caregiver of the Year Contest.  We’ll be honoring three special caregivers who care for a friend or loved one, while also taking care of themselves.   Nominate someone you know, and help us show our appreciation for the extraordinary work done by all family caregivers!

What will be Awarded?

All nominees will receive an award certificate!

Our Three Honorees Will Receive:

• The Comfort of Home -- a helpful book providing a step-by-step illustrated guide to home care
• The Family Caregiver Health Guide -- a collection of practical tips and health services that can make a caregiver’s job easier

Who is Eligible?

• Delaware residents of any age who are caring for a loved one aged 60 or older or
• Delaware residents age 60 or older who are caring for a loved one’s child/children under the age of 18

How are Nominations Made?

Nominations can be made by anyone, including health care professionals, family, friends, and other caregivers.  Caregivers can even nominate themselves!

Individuals who want to nominate a special caregiver need to submit a brief description in writing of how the caregiver balances their caregiving responsibilities with their own needs and interests.

Along with your nomination, please include a daytime phone number.

Nominations will be accepted from 10/1/06 through 10/24/06.

How are Honorees Chosen?

Honorees will be chosen by an independent panel of CARE Delaware judges.  The judges will evaluate each essay and choose winners based on how well they meet the essay criteria.

When are Honorees Notified?

Awards will be presented to the honorees during a special event recognizing caregivers statewide. The three caregivers chosen for the Family Caregiver of the Year Award honor will be notified by phone 2 weeks in advance of the ceremony.

How to Make a Nomination?

• E-mail your essay to:  DSAAPDinfo@state.de.us   OR
• Send your essay to by postal mail to DSAAPD's General Contact Information Address.  Be sure to mark your envelope "Caregiver of the Year Contest".

Questions?

Contact the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities .