I get so many emails every day from caregivers who are so stressed out, often saying they’d love to take a break and get away for a little vacation, but are just too afraid to leave their loved one and go. They always ask me if they will ever have a normal life again. I experienced that awful feeling while I was taking care of my parents and didn’t take a vacation for over five years. I’ll emphatically tell you this–I wouldn’t do it again! I always email back and say, "Please listen...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Alzheimer's Disease
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