Friends & Families

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Throughout Tennessee, nursing homes meet the needs of the elderly and disabled by providing round-the-clock nursing care. But the quest for excellence is a community-wide effort involving family members, volunteers, church and civic groups and everyone with an interest in how long-term care is provided in our state.

What is Friends & Families?

Friends & Families is a consumer organization dedicated to providing information, advocacy and support for long-term care while also boosting public understanding of the many complex issues involved.

Why is long term care important?

Tennessee, like the rest of the nation, is seeing a rapid rise in the elderly population. As a result, long-term care will only increase in importance in the coming years. Unfortunately, studies show that most Americans know little about the options that will be available when the time comes to consider long-term care placement.

Why should I get involved?

Volunteers, advocates and friends of all kinds are needed to help make sure facilities have all the tools they need to maintain a high quality of life for Tennessee's most vulnerable citizens. By learning more about long-term care, and lending your voice and support, you help ensure the success of future generations of patients and caregivers.

Your free membership in Friends & Families includes:

Consumer newsletter
A timely, informative newsletter designed for
anyone with an interest in long-term care.

Invitations to educational events and other activities in your area
Special lectures and meetings designed to
help educate consumers and help support
long-term care in Tennessee.

Other benefits include:

   Volunteer opportunities;
   Networking opportunities;
   Internet resources;
   Legislative updates; and
   A forum for your opinions

Friends & Families is sponsored by THCA. The association, founded in 1947, is a nonprofit organization whose members include close to 300 long-term care facilities in Tennessee.

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Enrollment Form

Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
	I would prefer to receive the newsletter and other information via e-mail.
E-mail:
Age:
	I am a friend/family member of a long-term care patient/resident.
Name of facility:
	I am a volunteer.
Name of facility:
	Yes, I Would be willing to contract lawmakers and other public officials or write letters to the editor on behalf of long-term care.

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