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1792 <br /> • <br /> NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH PROCLAMATION 2017 <br /> WHEREAS, over 90 million Americans today are family caregivers for their loved ones; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, a large number of them are finding themselves providing care 24-hours a <br /> day/7-days a week; and <br /> WHEREAS, although caregiving can be a rewarding experience, it is not without its <br /> consequences such as stress, poor health, and caregiver burnout; and <br /> WHEREAS, six out of 10 family caregivers juggle everyday life tasks such as preparing <br /> the children for school, managing household responsibilities, and work full- <br /> or part-time. Whether it be for a senior with Alzheimer's or a child with <br /> special needs the required attention can be non-stop; and <br /> WHEREAS, caregiving affects the whole family. Family time and mealtime are extremely <br /> important in the caregiving setting. Ensuring that the caregiver and family <br /> members get the proper nutrition is important for maintaining strength, <br /> energy, stamina, and a positive attitude; and <br /> WHEREAS, making time for yourself and the family protects a family caregiver's own <br /> health, strengthens family relationships, prevents burnout and can enable a <br /> care recipient to stay at home up to three times longer. The chance to take <br /> a breather and re-energize is vital in order for you to be as good a caregiver <br /> tomorrow as you were today; and <br /> WHEREAS, with the responsibility of family caregivers in our country growing every year, <br /> it is even more essential to encourage these heroes to take some time for <br /> respite so they may continue their mission of providing that loving care that <br /> only they can provide. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of <br /> Commissioners do hereby recognize November 2017 as National Family Caregivers <br /> Month with the theme "Caregiving Around the Clock" in Cabarrus County and urge all <br /> citizens to join in this observance. <br /> ADOPTED this 16th day of October 2017. <br /> Stephen M. Morris, Chairman <br /> Board of Commissioners <br /> Attachment number 1 \n <br /> C-6 Page 36 <br />