The Transverse Myelitis Association is a proud member of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). We have established a link to the NFCA from the bottom of the main page of our web site. A recent survey from the 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.

We support NFCA's effort to "Share the Caring" and acknowledge National Family Caregivers Month (NFC Month) as an opportunity to provide community-based activities in support of family caregivers. 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.

Call NFCA at 1-800-896-3650 or visit www.nfcacares.org