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6 <br /> 1 p.m., in an effort to honor family caregivers for caring selflessly for loved-ones. Staff hopes this <br /> 2 day of care will provide needed respite for family caregivers, while enabling attendees to <br /> 3 engage in wellness, education and supportive services. <br /> 4 <br /> 5 The Department of Aging recognizes that family caregivers are truly the backbone of their <br /> 6 families and communities. Many however are under great stress and do not always have <br /> 7 the information they need when taking responsibility for a loved one's care. This November, <br /> 8 the Department is proud to offer a variety of caregiving related programs and services for <br /> 9 individualized and community caregivers, which include: <br /> 10 • Special designation in the Senior Times publication for activities and events geared <br /> 11 towards supporting caregivers; <br /> 12 • A Care Partner Collaborative respite co-op group; <br /> 13 • Caregiver Support groups; <br /> 14 • Dementia Education Collaborative; <br /> 15 • Trainings for community partners and individuals; <br /> 16 • Memory Caf6s; <br /> 17 • In-home caregiver assistance; <br /> 18 • Options Counseling; <br /> 19 • Memory Screenings; and <br /> 20 • A Caregiver monthly E-Newsletter. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 For many years the Orange County Board of Commissioners has issued proclamations for <br /> 23 older adults throughout Orange County. If approved, this will be the first year the Board joins <br /> 24 with the Federal and State governments in designating the month of November as Family <br /> 25 Caregivers Month as a time to honor family caregivers and care partners for their tireless work <br /> 26 in service to their loved ones and as the unsung heroes of both their families and communities. <br /> 27 <br /> 28 Janice Tyler, Director on Aging, said this will be the first time the County has <br /> 29 celebrated National Caregivers Month. She introduced Sheila Evans, who represents over <br /> 30 20,000 caregivers across the county. <br /> 31 Sheila Evans said several years ago her husband developed dementia, and she had <br /> 32 to retire to take care of him. She said she got through this journey through a support group <br /> 33 she attended with her husband at the Seymour Center; adult day care; and by becoming part <br /> 34 of the Project Engage program to teach seniors to become leaders in the community. She <br /> 35 said through that program, she received support and learned about resources. She said the <br /> 36 Senior Center has a program that gives people a way to try out medical equipment. She said <br /> 37 she received some respite and medical services for herself and her husband, and the <br /> 38 incredible support she received through the Seymour Center helped her through her journey, <br /> 39 and now she is able to help others get the resources they need. <br /> 40 Janice Tyler read the proclamation: <br /> 41 <br /> 42 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> 43 PROCLAMATION <br /> 44 <br /> 45 FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH — NOVEMBER 2019 <br /> 46 "CAREGIVER DAY OF CARE" — NOVEMBER 9, 2019 <br /> 47 <br /> 48 WHEREAS, Orange County estimates suggest there are more than 20,000 family caregivers in <br /> 49 Orange County; and <br /> 50 <br />