NFCA CELEBRATES NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH

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NFCA CELEBRATES NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH

A recent survey from the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)

reports that during the past year, more than 54 million people were family

caregivers. Providing care to a loved one who is ill, disabled or elderly is

a devastatingly difficult job.

November is National Family Caregivers (NFC) Month. NFC Month is designed to

raise awareness that will help people recognize and appreciate the

caregivers' vital role. The goal is to build caregiver self-esteem, expand

caregiver self-awareness and teach caregivers to become their own advocates.

NFCA recognizes that one of the most difficult challenges for family

caregivers to overcome is the ability to effectively communicate with the

medical world. Educational materials available through NFCA will address

this topic.

Please join us in celebrating National Family Caregivers Month this

November. For information on how to obtain a list of activity ideas, a media

communications kit, educational materials and/or background information on

NFC Month, contact NFCA at or visit www.nfcacares.org.

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