The Transverse Myelitis Association
Helps Kick Off National Family Caregivers Month

National Family Caregivers Month, celebrated every November, is a nationally recognized time to thank, support, educate and empower more than 50 million family caregivers across the country currently providing over $375 billion in “free” caregiving services.  Family caregivers provide more than 80% of all home care services. 

The TMA is pleased to be an official endorsing organization of NFC Month, an annual event created by the National Family Caregivers Association to bring attention to the needs of family caregivers. “We encourage people to speak up during National Family Caregivers Month,” said Suzanne Mintz, NFCA president and CEO.

The TMA is pleased to have this opportunity to formally recognize and celebrate the valuable role family caregivers play in our healthcare system.

NFCA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering family caregivers to act on behalf of themselves and their loved ones, and to remove barriers to their health and wellbeing.  NFCA concentrates its efforts in three primary areas: education, building community, and advocacy.  For more information, visit www.thefamilycaregiver.org or call (800) 896-3650.