House Proceeding 09-14-09 on Sep 14th, 2009 :: 0:45:00 to 0:47:25
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Gregorio Sablan: for what purpose does the gentleman from the northern mariana islands rise? mr. sablan: mr. speaker, i move that the house suspend the rules and agree to hous concurrent resolution 59, as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the concurrent resolutio the clerk: house concurrent resolution 59, concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability.

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Speech By: Gregorio Sablan

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Gregorio Sablan: the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman fro mariana islands, mr. sablan, and the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. thompson, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from the n mariana islands. mr. sablan: mr. speaker, i request five legislative days during which members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on house concurrent resolution 59 into

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Gregorio Sablan: the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. sablan: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. sablan: mr. speaker, i rise today in house concurrent resolution 59 which is supports the goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability. research professionals tell us that our seniors are living longer than any previous

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Gregorio Sablan: generation. the number of people over the age of 65 will double in the next 50 years. and the demand for senior care will rise to unprecedented levels. currently 25% of all seniors need some level of assistance with their daily living. families, neighbors and private

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Gregorio Sablan: care see this role for many seniors. as demand increases, the need for affordable and quality care. there are between 30 million to 38 million adult caregivers age 18 and older. they are our friends, members, partners and neighbors.

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Gregorio Sablan: on average, they work 21 hours per week. not only do they provide long-term caregivers help the elders, they contribute to the economy. the caregiving services have an annual economic value of $350 billion.

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Gregorio Sablan: many caregivers put their own health at risk while caring for others. caregivers are more likely to report chronic illnesses at twice the rate as noncaregivers. though they serve the country billions of dollars, they have higher medical bill expenses than noncaregivers. providing better support for

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Gregorio Sablan: caregivers is essential to the well-being of our health care system, a long-term care system and our economy.