Proclamation: Family Caregivers Month PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 2018 AS
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LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Lewis County includes countless family caregivers who are superheroes; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County is committed to engaging and supporting older adults, as well as their families
and caregivers; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County acknowledges the importance of caregivers who rise to the challenge of the
caregiver role every day—often 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, family caregivers are urged to use the following tools to make their lives a little bit easier:
• Seek support from other caregivers
• Take care of your physical and mental health
• Accept offers of help
• Be the advocate for your loved one
• Use smartphone apps to help with caregiving
• Verify that medications are up to date, and destroy old medications
• And, most importantly, remember that you are a superhero and doing the best you can in one
of the toughest jobs there is
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners does hereby proclaim
November 2018 as Family Caregivers Month and urges every resident to take time during the month to
recognize older adults—and the people who serve—them as vital parts of our community.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 19th day of November, 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Nov 19, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Notice
Proclaiming November 2018 as Family Caregivers Month.
Contact Rieva Lester Phone: 3607401419
Department: Board of County Commissioners
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
Proclaiming November 2018 as Family Caregivers Month.
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Lynn Ford, LTMAAA and WSCoA, @
L2ford @comcast.net