November 2008 celebrates National Family Caregivers Month designated annually as a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers providing care to their loved ones with chronic ailments, disabilities or the frailties of old age.

A FREE national teleclass to teach family caregivers how to communicate more effectively with their health care professionals will be hosted on November 6 and 13, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time by the National Family Caregivers Association. Conducted by phone and internet the teleclass will empower family caregivers to be better healthcare advocates for themselves and their loved ones.

For more information on National Family Caregivers Month and the national teleclass visit www.thefamilycaregiver.org or call 800-896-3650.