Increase visibility and awareness of caregiver issues Advance action on policy and programming for carers Accelerate the spread and scale of leading carer practices globally
Four leading practices addressing carers’ needs through integrated health and social care:
Embracing Carers is an initiative led by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, in collaboration with leading caregiver organisations around the world, to increase awareness and action about the often-overlooked needs of caregivers. Learn more at www.embracingcarers.com
* A carer, caregiver or family caregiver is an unpaid individual, such as a family member, neighbour, friend or other significant individual, who takes on a caring role to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life-limiting illness. The terms caregiver, family caregiver and carer are used interchangeably by IACO members.