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6 <br /> <br />• Special designation in the Senior Times publication for activities and events geared <br />towards supporting caregivers; <br />• A Care Partner Collaborative respite co-op group; <br />• Caregiver Support groups; <br />• Dementia Education Collaborative; <br />• Trainings for community partners and individuals; <br />• Memory Cafés; <br />• In-home caregiver assistance; <br />• Options Counseling; <br />• Memory Screenings; and <br />• A Caregiver monthly E-Newsletter. <br /> <br />For many years the Orange County Board of Commissioners has issued proclamations for older <br />adults throughout Orange County. If approved, this will be the first year the Board joins with the <br />Federal and State governments in designating the month of November as Family Caregivers <br />Month as a time to honor family caregivers and care partners for their tireless work in service to <br />their loved ones and as the unsung heroes of both their families and communities. <br /> <br />Janice Tyler, Director on Aging, said this will be the first time the County has <br />celebrated National Caregivers Month. She introduced Sheila Evans, who represents over <br />20,000 caregivers across the county. <br />Sheila Evans said several years ago her husband developed dementia, and she had <br />to retire to take care of him. She said she got through this journey through a support group <br />she attended with her husband at the Seymour Center; adult day care; and by becoming part <br />of the Project Engage program to teach seniors to become leaders in the community. She <br />said through that program, she received support and learned about resources. She said the <br />Senior Center has a program that gives people a way to try out medical equipment. She said <br />she received some respite and medical services for herself and her husband, and the <br />incredible support she received through the Seymour Center helped her through her journey, <br />and now she is able to help others get the resources they need. <br />Janice Tyler read the proclamation: <br /> <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />PROCLAMATION <br /> <br />FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH – NOVEMBER 2019 <br />“CAREGIVER DAY OF CARE” – NOVEMBER 9, 2019 <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Orange County estimates suggest there are more than 20,000 family caregivers in <br />Orange County; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that making time for yourself and family protects a <br />family caregiver’s own health, strengthens family relationships, prevents burnout and can <br />enable a care recipient to stay at home up to three times longer. The chance to take a breather <br />and re-energize is vital in order for one to be as good a caregiver tomorrow as you were today; <br />and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Orange County understands 6 out of 10 family caregivers juggle everyday life <br />tasks, such as preparing children for school, managing household responsibilities, and working <br />full or part-time, and as vital members of care teams, have the responsibility of advocating for