Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Seeks Nominees for
Annual Program Designed to Honor Family Caregivers, Provides $5,000 Grand Prize
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- To recognize the millions of family members caring for loved ones across America, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, launched its "Family Caregiver of the Year" award program today. Nominations will be accepted through July 31 at www.homewatchcaregivers.com or by submitting a nomination form to one of the company's 170+ offices nationwide. In addition to local awards, nominees have the opportunity to win scholarships to Homewatch CareGivers University and a $5,000 grand prize.
The Family Caregiver of the Year award program works on two levels: locally and nationally. Local winners in each of Homewatch CareGivers' local markets receive a variety of awards, a scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University, and become finalists for the national award. Local market winners of the Family Caregiver of the Year award will be announced in September and the national winner in October.
"With more than 30 years of experience in home care, we know firsthand that caring for a family member is a huge responsibility," said Leann Reynolds, president of Homewatch CareGivers. "We recognize that our nation's family caregivers need support, and this award allows us to honor family caregivers who have given so much—and given up so much—to support their loved ones."
The 2009 Family Caregiver of the Year award winner, Laura Dover of Charlotte, has cared for her daughter Ashley full time since 2001, when Ashley suffered a severe brain injury from a tragic car accident. The Dover's story, while heartbreaking, is inspirational for others facing similar struggles. According to a recent AARP report, more than 65 million Americans are, like Dover, caregivers to family members in need of long-term care.
"You learn what is important in life," said Dover, after receiving the 2009 award. "What's important is family. My family has become very close due to Ashley's situation. I've also learned to be a more patient person and a more spiritual person through this experience. The money that came with the award allowed me to buy things that will help keep Ashley healthy. The award meant the world to me."
The $5,000 grand prize winner for the National Family Caregiver of the Year award is chosen by a select panel of caregiving industry experts, which in 2009 included representatives from AARP, National Private Duty Association, Alzheimer's Association, American Association of Long Term Care Insurance, Case Management Society of America, and Genworth Financial.
To nominate a family caregiver for the Family Caregiver of the Year award, please contact your local Homewatch CareGivers office, call 800-777-9770, or visit the company's website.
About Homewatch CareGivers
Founded in 1980, Homewatch CareGivers is the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care for people of all ages. Caregivers are triple-screened and continually trained and supervised by healthcare professionals to provide reliable, compassionate, and highly skilled services in companion, personal, and comprehensive care. Customized care plans are administered through a network of 111 franchise owners with 181 territories, including 10 international owners with 19 international territories. Each office is locally owned and dedicated to ensuring quality of life for clients and peace of mind for their loved ones.
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