Georgia’s family caregivers give their time, energy, and hearts to care for loved ones every day. This National Family Caregivers Month, Georgians for a Healthy Future celebrates their stories and calls for stronger policies to support them.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor the Georgians who care for loved ones, neighbors, and community members with strength and compassion. Every day, family caregivers perform acts of love in motion—managing medications, offering emotional support, navigating health systems, and keeping households running.
At Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF), we’re proud to support caregivers through our Caregivers Advisory Group, which is dedicated to raising awareness and expanding outreach to caregivers of all ages, in both paid and unpaid roles. This group helps shape policies that ensure caregivers are recognized, supported, and connected to vital resources.
A voice at the Capitol
In September, Whitney Griggs, GHF’s Director of Health Policy, presented before the Georgia Senate Family Caregiver Services Study Committee, sharing what she’s learned directly from caregivers across the state through our advisory group.
During her remarks, she highlighted stories of Georgians who balance caregiving with jobs, families, and their own health needs—and how gaps in support services, mental health resources, and financial relief can make that balance incredibly difficult.
Her testimony echoed what we’ve heard again and again from caregivers: that their compassion is limitless, but their capacity shouldn’t be stretched to the breaking point. Stronger state policies and investments can make caregiving more sustainable, equitable, and humane for everyone involved.
We’re deeply thankful to every member of our Caregivers Advisory Group for using their voices to shape these conversations and for helping to build a healthier, more compassionate Georgia.
Meet Georgia’s family caregivers
The members of GHF’s Family Caregiver Advisory Group come from diverse backgrounds, but they share one unifying belief: caregiving is an act of love and community. Here are a few reflections from the group:
Senge N.
“I joined to advocate for those who are unable to be in the room and to surround myself with people who have had similar experiences as myself.”
Senge has been a caregiver for 14 years to her nieces, nephews, and father. Her story reminds us that caregiving takes many forms—and that those offering care also deserve care themselves.
Armstrong S.
“To me, caregiving is love in motion. It’s recalibrating our relationship by translating ‘I love you’ into a thousand daily actions—from managing medications to being a steadying hand. It has been a profound lesson in grace.”
Armstrong began caring for his mother after she had a severe stroke three years ago. Through the advisory group, he’s found community and purpose in using his voice to make the caregiving journey a little easier for others.
LaVondra S.
“Caregiving is a gift that keeps on giving. It has allowed me to complete the cycle of life by caring for my parents just as they once cared for me.”
LaVondra has been a caregiver for both of her parents since January 2021. She joined GHF’s Caregivers Advisory Group to connect with others who understand the journey and to help support caregivers in her community.
Joey J.
“Caregiving is a way of showing affection, compassion, and empathy for another person’s well-being… It’s all about meeting their physical and emotional needs and being there for them.”
For Joey, who has cared for his father for five years following a stroke, caregiving is rooted in humanity and hope. He joined the group to advocate for more mental health and financial support for caregivers.
Tara G.
“Caregiving means that you care for someone with your whole heart, mind, and soul… Love plays a major role in caregiving because without love, no care would be good.”
Tara has cared for both parents over 15 years, and her words capture what makes caregiving so powerful: the heart that sustains it.
Why caregivers need support
Caregivers are the invisible backbone of our health care system. They face higher risks of anxiety, depression, and health problems while often lacking recognition and resources. GHF’s Caregivers Advisory Group helps address these gaps by amplifying caregivers’ voices, connecting them to services, and shaping policy solutions that make caregiving more sustainable and equitable.
Stand with Georgia’s caregivers
This November, we invite you to celebrate and support caregivers across Georgia by helping GHF continue this vital work. Your contribution helps us connect more caregivers to the resources, support, and advocacy they deserve.
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