Rest and Vacation for Family Caregivers: Services and Entitlements | Agency for Domestic Help
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Recreation, cures and vacations for family caregivers

It is not uncommon for people, especially women, to care for relatives in need of care at home. Caring for a person in need of care requires a lot of strength, energy and time. Day-to-day care can be very stressful, both mentally and physically, and push family caregivers to their limits on a daily basis. Even with a support worker, regular breaks from caring should not be an exception. A relaxing vacation, spa treatment or rehab for family caregivers can help them switch off, take a break from daily caregiving and recharge their batteries for their demanding everyday life. After all, the health and well-being of the family member is often...