[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 213 (Thursday, November 4, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 67903-67904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28078]


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                Proclamation 8593 of October 29, 2010

                
National Family Caregivers Month, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Every day, family members, friends, neighbors, and 
                concerned individuals across America provide essential 
                attention and assistance to their loved ones. Many 
                individuals in need of care--including children, 
                elders, and persons with disabilities--would have 
                difficulty remaining safely in their homes and 
                community without the support of their relatives and 
                caregivers.

                Caregivers often look after multiple generations of 
                family members. Their efforts are vital to the quality 
                of life of countless American seniors, bringing comfort 
                and friendship to these treasured citizens. However, 
                this labor of love can result in physical, 
                psychological, and financial hardship for caregivers, 
                and research suggests they often put their own health 
                and well-being at risk while assisting loved ones. 
                Through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, 
                individuals can help their loved ones remain 
                comfortably in the home and receive assistance with 
                their caregiving responsibilities. This program 
                provides information, assistance, counseling, training, 
                support groups, and respite care for caregivers across 
                our country.

                My Administration's Middle Class Task Force, led by 
                Vice President Joe Biden, has made supporting family 
                caregivers a priority, and we are working to assist 
                caregivers as they juggle work, filial, and financial 
                responsibilities. We made important progress with this 
                year's Affordable Care Act, and because of this 
                landmark legislation, Americans will be able to take 
                advantage of the Community Living Assistance Services 
                and Supports (CLASS) Program. This voluntary insurance 
                program will help individuals with long-term care needs 
                to maintain independent living, as well as compensate 
                family caregivers for their devoted work.

                Our businesses and companies can also contribute to 
                families' ability to care for their loved ones in need. 
                By offering flexible work arrangements and paid leave 
                when caregiving duties require employees to miss work, 
                employers can enable workers with caregiver 
                responsibilities to balance work and family obligations 
                more easily. Such efforts impact countless lives across 
                our Nation, easing concerns and contributing to the 
                well-being of individuals and families as they go about 
                their daily lives.

                During National Family Caregivers Month, we honor the 
                millions of Americans who give endlessly of themselves 
                to provide for the health and well-being of a beloved 
                family member. Through their countless hours of service 
                to their families and communities, they are a shining 
                example of our Nation's great capacity to care for each 
                other.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim November 2010 as 
                National Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all 
                Americans to pay tribute to those who provide care for 
                their family members, friends, and neighbors in need.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2010-28078
Filed 11-3-10; 8:45 am]
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