National Family Caregivers Association

The Transverse Myelitis Association Celebrates
National Family Caregivers Month

National Family Caregivers Month, celebrated every November, is a nationally recognized time set aside every year to thank, support, educate and empower more than 50 million family caregivers across the country currently providing over $350 billion in “free” caregiving services.

The Transverse Myelitis Association is pleased to be an endorsing organization of NFC Month, created by the National Family Caregivers Association to bring attention to the needs of family caregivers. “This year we are encouraging people to speak up during National Family Caregivers Month,” said Suzanne Mintz, NFCA president and co-founder. “One of the most important attributes of being an advocate for your loved one is the ability to speak up to health care professionals protecting not only the health and safety of your loved ones but for yourself as well.”

Remind family caregivers to believe in themselves, protect their health, reach out for help, and speak up for their rights.  Encourage family caregivers to identify themselves as a family caregiver in conversations with others, including friends and family as well as healthcare professionals.

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