How do I handle a long gap on my résumé? - 11 months and counting

I took time out to care for a family member after working as a bank teller. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I am nervous about being filtered out. How did you handle it on your résumé?

A short, honest line such as 'family caregiving' is enough for most employers. They mostly want to know you are ready now.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 11 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.