Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Summer Vacations Are a 'Must' for Caregiver Well-Being

With the traditional summer vacation season soon upon us, caregivers -- much in need of time away and relaxation -- should count themselves "in" on planning for and genuinely enjoying a family vacation.

Despite (or perhaps in light of) life's great challenge of caring for a chronically ill loved one, caregivers need and deserve a break with the rest of their family. This often occurs in the shadow of guilty feelings about trying to carry on and have a normal life. But without exception, medical and mental health professionals agree that caregivers need this break to stay healthy in every respect.

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