National Family Caregivers Association

Tuesday Feb 9, 2010

National Family Caregivers Month November 2009

The National Family Caregivers Association is grateful to everyone involved with making the 2009 NFC Month successful. We thank our NFC Month sponsors, endorsing organizations, regional and local caregiving organizations, volunteers, and most importantly family caregivers. The 2009 NFC Month was officially proclaimed by President Obama with an official message from Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee along with proclamations from governors, mayors and municipalities. NFC Month 2009 was prominently featured in the national, regional and local media as well as hundreds of web sites, blogs and newsletters. NFC Month is organized annually by the National Family Caregivers Association as a time each year to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers.

PRESIDENT OBAMA PROCLAIMS NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH

NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH, 2009

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

The true strength of the American family finds its roots in an unwavering commitment to care for one another. In difficult times, Americans come together to ensure our loved ones are comfortable and safe. Whether caring for a parent, relative, or child, our Nation's caregivers selflessly devote their time and energy to the well-being of those they look after. During National Family Caregivers Month, we honor the individuals providing essential services to family members who could not otherwise look after themselves. (Read full proclamation here.)