Archive for July, 2008

Caregivers and Depression

Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Caregivers and Depression

According to the statistics of various California Caregiver Resource Centers, 60% of caregivers show signs of clinical depression. I’m sure this is similar throughout the country. Even after the caregiving ends, for many people, the depression lingers. My sister Josie and I are no strangers to this. Even though we are now considered “indirect” caregivers... »

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Vacations That Heal

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

I saw this on the Today Show and thought that this was a great piece on vacations that target those who have encountered tragedies in their life, those suffering from diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and military families who have been affected by the Iraq war. Free lodging and certain perks are included in... »

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