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4 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH - NOVEMBER 2024 <br /> "CAREGIVER DAY OF CARE" - NOVEMBER 16, 2024 <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County estimates suggest there are more than 24,000 family <br /> caregivers in Orange County; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that making time for yourself and family protects <br /> a family caregiver's own health, strengthens family relationships, prevents burnout and <br /> can enable a care recipient to stay at home up to three times longer. The chance to take <br /> a break and re-energize is vital in order for one to be as good a caregiver tomorrow as <br /> you were today; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County understands family caregivers juggle everyday life tasks, <br /> 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 <br /> for their loved ones and making decisions that lead to the best care outcomes, whether it <br /> be for an older adult with Alzheimer's or related dementia or living with a chronic condition; <br /> 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 2024 as Family Caregivers Month in Orange County, recognize a <br /> Caregiver Day of Care on November 16, 2024, and urge Orange County residents to take <br /> time this month to recognize family caregivers as the unsung heroes of our families and <br /> community. <br /> This the 7th day of November, 2024. <br /> Jamezetta Bedford, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />