News  Governor Healey Proclaims November as Family Caregiver Month

A Proclamation

Whereas, There are over one million people in the Commonwealth who serve as family caregivers, providing daily or frequent care to help loved ones maintain independence and well-being; and

Whereas, Most residents of the Commonwealth will be caregivers at some point in their lives, whether to Massachusetts’ growing population of older adults, to younger generations, or as “sandwich generation” caregivers to both at the same time; and

Whereas, Family caregivers play a critical role in Massachusetts’ home- and community-based services system by helping thousands of people living with Alzheimer's disease and related Dementias, physical and developmental disabilities, and complex chronic conditions to live and thrive in their communities of choice; and

Whereas, The portrait of family caregivers is shifting to include more Generation Z and Millennial caregivers, male caregivers, and caregivers balancing full- or part-time employment; and

Whereas, Family caregiving can bring great purpose, joy, and personal satisfaction, but can also present physical, emotional, employment, and financial challenges to the caregiver, impacting their health, wellbeing, and long-term economic security; and

Whereas, Massachusetts includes family caregivers in its ReiMAgine Aging 2030 and Dementia-Friendly Massachusetts action plans, is increasingly investing in culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach and digital tools for caregivers, is funding mini-grants to spur innovation in caregiver supports, and continues to partner with the Aging and Disability networks to deliver programs that support family caregivers, including the Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program, memory cafés, behavioral health supports, supportive and social day programs, the Adult Foster Care Program, and the Personal Care Attendant Program, and;

Whereas, Massachusetts employers increasingly recognize that large portions of their workforces juggle caregiving responsibilities, that caregiver-friendly initiatives such as flexible schedules, caregiver leave, and Employee Resource Groups can support these caregivers, and that such supports may decrease absenteeism, presenteeism, turnover, and improve employee productivity and satisfaction; and

Whereas, Family caregivers in the Commonwealth demonstrate steadfast commitment to promoting the independence, empowerment, and well-being of those they care for, and are deserving of recognition,

Now, Therefore, I, Maura T. Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim November 2025, to be,

FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH

And urge all the citizens of the Commonwealth to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.

Given at the Executive Chamber in Boston, this first day of November, in the year two thousand and twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and forty eighth.

Signed by Her Excellency

Maura T. Healey

Governor of the Commonwealth

Kimberley Driscoll

Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth

William Francis Galvin

Secretary of the Commonwealth