For 15 years, National Caregivers Day, celebrated each year on October 6has made it possible to raise awareness of the role of caregiver, and more and more caregivers and the structures that support them are getting involved. However, many caregivers are still unaware. They would be 1 in 3 today in France. By not recognizing themselves as such, they do not feel concerned by the measures made available to them, or are not aware of them, thus encouraging non-use of the assistance offered.
This 15th edition of the JNA, organized by the Collectif Je t’Aide, therefore aims to improve theself-recognition of caregivers to facilitate their access to existing solutions and prevent their exhaustion. On this occasion, the association also provides a self-test “ And you, are you a caregiver? » to allow everyone to determine if they are in a situation of assistance.
Mobilize for the self-recognition of caregivers
For the organizers, this day of action must also serve this year to raise awareness about the lack of commitment from public authorities to take caregivers into account and meet their needs.
In 15 years of mobilization, more than 1,200 events have been referenced: café-debates, conferences, workshops, open days, races, etc. So many events allowing caregivers to recognize themselves, get information, get support and meet structures and other caregivers. Associations, businesses, communities, reception establishments, care centers, support professionals in the medico-social sector, etc., many actors have been involved and have enabled the establishment of partnerships at the local level such as national.
It is currently estimated that 11 million people take on the role of caregivers by supporting one or more loved ones with disabilities, loss of autonomy or illness on a daily basis in France.
