Caregiver Monday
Find healthy practices, research, and creative materials to help caregivers start each week with a routine of self-care.
Caregiver Monday uses the concept of a weekly Monday cue to encourage caregivers to commit to their own well-being every Monday by developing consistent healthy habits that can evolve into long-lasting beneficial outcomes.1, 2, 3
The Caregiver Monday program features a 52-week series of creative graphics and infographics which offer tips and health practices to promote caregiver self-care. These can be used in the recommended sequence or flexibly based on an organization’s existing health and wellness programs.
Download 52 Weeks of Caregiver Monday Graphics
Caregiver Monday Social Graphics - January - March
Caregiver Monday Social Graphics - April - June
Caregiver Monday Social Graphics - July - September
Caregiver Monday Social Graphics - October - December
You are encouraged to explore additional Caregiver Monday materials, including Caregiver Monday Tool Kit and monthly themed articles, offered through the Caregiving Club. This leading organization was founded to addresses the specific needs of the caregiving community and common issues faced by caregivers.
[1] Ayers, J.W., Althouse, B.M., Johnson, M.J., Cohen, J.E. (2014). What’s the Healthiest Day? Circaseptan (weekly) Rhythms in Healthy Considerations. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 47, 73-76.
[2] Dai, H., Milkman, K.L., & Riis, J. (2013). The fresh start effect: Temporal landmarks motivate aspirational behavior. Management Science, 60, 1-20.
[3] Unpublished data gathered from NY-based gyms and the Johns Hopkins recreation center