    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 124, 111th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 8593--OCT. 29, 2010

    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
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    cial 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.
    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.
    BARACK OBAMA