Each November, the National Family Caregivers Association urges the public to reach out and celebrate, support and thank the more than 50 million family caregivers in the United States. This is a time to raise awareness about the difficulties of family caregiving and promote programs and policies that will help make caregivers lives easier. This year, National Family Caregivers Month will focus on the importance of helping caregivers protect their own health so that they may live a more satisfying and enjoyable life and provide the best care possible.