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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH - NOVEMBER 2019 <br /> CAREGIVER DAY OF CARE " - NOVEMBER 9 2019 <br /> WHEREAS Orange Count estimates suggest there are more than 20 000 family <br /> g Y gg � Y <br /> caregivers in Orange County ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County recognizes that making time for yourself and family <br /> protects a family caregiver' s own health , strengthens family relationships , prevents <br /> burnout and can enable a care recipient to stay at home up to three times longer . The <br /> chance to take a breather and re- energize is vital in order for one to be as good a <br /> caregiver tomorrow as you were today ; and <br /> WHEREAS , Orange County understands 6 out of 10 family caregivers juggle everyday <br /> life tasks , such as preparing children for school , managing household responsibilities , <br /> and working full or part-time , and as vital members of care teams , have the <br /> responsibility of advocating for their loved ones and making decisions that lead to the <br /> best care outcomes , whether it be for an older adult with Alzheimer ' s or related <br /> dementia or living with a chronic condition ; and <br /> WHEREAS , National Family Caregivers Month — celebrated each November — is a time <br /> to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country , and celebrating Family <br /> Caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month enables all of us to : <br /> • Raise awareness of family caregiver issues ; <br /> • Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers ; <br /> • Educate family caregivers about supportive resources ; and <br /> • Increase support for family caregivers ; <br /> NOW THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do hereby <br /> proclaim November 2019 as Family Caregivers Month in Orange County, recognize a <br /> Caregiver Day of Care on November 9 , 2019 , and urge Orange County residents to <br /> take time this month to recognize family caregivers as the unsung heroes of our families <br /> and community. <br /> This , the 7t" day of November , 2019 . <br /> Penny , Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />