HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20 Respite CarePROCLAMATION
Families are Ashland's most important and constant care providers for individuals
with extraordinary care needs, such as developmental disabilities, physical
disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, mental and emotional disorders, and extreme
medical need.
Respite, or relief from the intensive demands on ongoing care, keeps families intact
and strengthens their ability to meet the challenge of caring for a family member with
special needs.
· Respite care is one of the most requested and cost-effective services for families and
caregivers.
· Respite care helps prevent abuse and neglect by giving stressed caregivers a break.
Ashlanders who provide respite care to persons with special needs are providing an
important and highly valuable service to those individuals and their families, and to
their communities.
· Oregon is the first state in the nation to establish a Lifespan Respite access network to
link families with providers and resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council and Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Ashland,
hereby proclaim April 26 through 30, 2004, as
RESPITE CARE AWARENESS WEEK
in Ashland and encourage all citizens throughout Oregon to join in this observance.
Dated this 20th day of April, 2004.
Alan DeBoer, Mayor
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder