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National Family Caregivers Month in November recognizes the contributions of people who provide life-giving care to their loved ones.
Family caregivers can be spouses, parents, children or close friends. According to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are 63 million unpaid caregivers who help their loved ones navigate life changes, tend to medical needs, provide physical and emotional support, help with household tasks, and more.
Family caregivers can also help their loved ones plan for the future. The Texas Health and Human Services Texas Talks campaign encourages Texans to talk to the older adults in their lives about aging in a compassionate and productive way.
The theme of the 2025–2026 Texas Talks campaign is longterm care. According to the National Institute on Aging, long-term care is a variety of services designed to meet people’s health or personal care needs when they can no longer perform everyday activities on their own.
Planning ahead helps your loved ones think through their options and plan for the kind and quality of life they want. Because personal circumstances, financial resources and care options can change over time, caregivers should talk with older adults about which services could be a good fit now and in the future.
Caregiving for Veterans November is also Veterans Month in Texas. Caregivers play a vital role in the lives of many U.S. military service members and veterans. Their time and emotional support contribute significantly to the recovery and well-being of veterans.
The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers provides education and training, mental health counseling, and other benefits to caregivers of veterans. Learn more on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Support for Caregivers Caregiving can be challenging. Remember to schedule time for you to rest and recharge. Find support to strengthen the care you give, and learn more about the types of long-term care available in your community.
Military caregivers can also find support and information through the Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program.
