CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE Office of the Mayor / Chief Administrative Officer
CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE Office of the Mayor / Chief Administrative Officer
Richard J . Berry , Mayor Jorja Armijo-Brasher , Director
Fall 2016 Dear Caregivers & Friends :
I am happy to know that you have the latest edition of this valuable resource . Caregiving presents a variety of rewards and challenges . This guide is meant to assist those who play the role of caregiver for someone . I hope that you find the information contained in these pages of the 2017 Family Caregiver Resource Guide helpful .
Many of us do not think of ourselves as caregivers . In reality , many of us play that role . Each day , citizens of Albuquerque assist elders , people who are suffering from an illness or individuals who have a disability . Some of us voluntarily assumed the responsibility of caregiving , while others had no other choice but to assume that role . I understand that although many rewards come with that role , there are also some challenges . Caregiving requires a lot of energy and can sometimes lead to exhaustion , stress , and depression . This resource is meant to help lessen some of these conditions .
Recently , I became familiar with Hidden Heroes . The mission of this wonderful organization is to bring vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers and seeks solutions for the tremendous challenges and long-term needs that they face . The City of Albuquerque has recently become a Hidden Heroes city , and we hope to continue to raise the awareness of the issues that confront military caregivers on a daily basis . I would encourage you to visit www . hiddenheroes . org to learn more .
As always , please accept my sincere “ thank you ” to each of you who play the role of a caregiver . As your role develops in taking care of another individual , please remember to take care of yourself as well . The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs offers services and programs for people of all ages . I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Department of Senior Affairs if you have not already . I challenge you to visit a senior or multigenerational center to become a member . Membership is only $ 13 a year ! You will enjoy learning about the various activities , programs , and services that are available . For more information regarding the Department of Senior Affairs , contact the Information & Assistance Program at ( 505 ) 764-6400 , between the hours of 8:30 a . m . and 4:30 p . m ., Monday through Friday .
Best Regards , ptfcg . com
Richard J . Berry , Mayor
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