This November, during National Family Caregivers Month, Caregiver Action Network’s Plug-in to Care campaign focuses on helping caregivers connect to the right resources at the right time. For those caring for someone, connection is especially important—whether to trusted information, supportive communities, or caregiver self-care tools.

The Caregiver’s Role

Caregivers help ensure medications are taken correctly, encourage safe exercise and healthy nutrition, and assist in fall prevention strategies around the home. Caregivers also provide emotional support and helping their loved one with any challenges of daily activities. By being attentive and proactive, they contribute greatly to maintaining safety, independence, and quality of life.

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Top 3 Things Caregivers Should Know

Fall Prevention is Critical

Caregivers should help reduce risks by keeping living spaces clutter-free, improving lighting, encouraging supportive footwear, and assisting with balance or mobility needs.

Medication and Treatment Adherence Matter

Caregivers can help by tracking schedules, noting side effects, and ensuring healthcare providers are kept informed.

Daily Lifestyle Choices Support Bone Health

Caregivers should encourage regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and activities that promote independence while still ensuring safety.

Caregiving Resources

Partner Resources

  • Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation:

    > Information for Caregivers — This resource helps guide caregivers on the need-to-know bits of supporting a loved one with Osteoporosis.

    > Quick Guide — The Quick Guide provides key facts about Osteoporosis, simple steps you can take to protect your bones, and a list of support resources to help you connect with fellow osteoporosis patients or get involved in helping those suffering from the disease.

    > Path to Good Bone Health — This guide emphasizes the importance of maintaining bone health and preventing Osteoporosis. It lays out a path for supporting your loved one’s bone health.

Caregiver Action Network

This resource was developed with support from Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.

Plug-in to Care: Stay Connected

Caregiving for someone can be complex, but you don’t have to face it alone. This National Family Caregivers Month, Plug-in to Care by connecting with trusted resources, communities, and support to sustain both your loved one’s health and your own.

Plug-in to Care  is made possible with support by:

Campaign Sponsors

Eisai
First Quality
Lilly
Novartis
Otsuka
Teva Pharmaceuticals

Diamond Sponsors

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Bristol Myers Squibb
Neurocrine
Vertex

Gold, Silver & Friend Sponsors

Acadia
Alkermes
Nomo Smart Care
PHRMA
Psych Congress