National Family Caregivers Association

Sunday May 18, 2008

Why Should the Media talk about NFC Month?

National Family Caregiver Month (NFC Month) - observed every November - is a nationally recognized time to focus attention on the more than 50 million family caregivers who provide 80% of our nation's long term care services. Currently family caregivers provide over $306 billion annually in "free caregiving services" to their loved ones. NFC Month is a time to thank, support, educate, and advocate for family caregivers. It is a time to Speak Up about community programs which support family caregivers and to advocate for a stronger public policy which addresses family caregiving issues.

Reaching out to the media - whether it is print, television, radio or the internet - NFC Month offers the perfect time to Speak Up for family caregiver issues. The media plays a vital role in expanding the awareness and tilting public opinion and public policy toward a greater understanding of the complexity of family caregiving today.

Create Awareness of NFC Month in the Media

These activities will help you create both a general awareness of NFC Month, and plan for any special activities or events you may be organizing to recognize and celebrate NFC Month. Click on a link in the listing below to learn more about these valuable tools for raising awareness of NFC Month in your community

Calendar Listing
Public Service Announcement
Advertisement
Utilize NFC Month Materials

Make a Media Splash for NFC Month

Family caregivers provide $306 billion worth of “free” caregiving services each year.

Tapping into the power of the media in your community can help you extend your reach among family caregivers, and their friends, families and colleagues. The media outlets you choose, and the partnerships that you build, will help you to get the message about NFC Month spread throughout your community. Some simple, effective tools can be used to ensure media coverage. Click on a link below to learn more about each of these valuable tools.

Pitch a Story
Submit a Bylined Article
Submit an Op-Ed
Create a News Release