Each year, in November, we recognize and honor family caregivers. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities in the U.S.

This year, during 2025 National Family Caregivers Month, the theme is “Plug-in to Care.”

This November, join us in recognizing family caregivers across the country. the Caregiver Action Network’s 2025 theme, Plug-in to Care, focuses on connection—helping caregivers easily “plug in” to vital support tools, trusted networks, and educational resources that can make the caregiving journey less overwhelming and more supported.

Find resources:

Caregiver Action Network https://www.caregiveraction.org/toolbox/

Family Caregiver Alliance https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/

Arkansas Department of Human Services Caregiver Resources https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/provider-services-quality-assurance/arkansas-lifespan-respite/caregiver-resources/

5A (Arkansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging) Family Caregiver Support https://agingarkansas.org/services/family-caregiver-support/

In November, we also promote awareness about respite and its importance in the lives of caregivers and care recipients.

What is respite?

Respite (RESS’-pit): Respite is a temporary or short break for caregivers through planned or emergency services that provide a caregiver of a child or adult with disabilities some time away from caregiver responsibilities for that child or adult, and which result in some measurable improvement in the well-being of the caregiver, care receiver, and/or family system.

Arkansas Lifespan Respite Coalition https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/provider-services-quality-assurance/arkansas-lifespan-respite/