Family caregivers understand all too well the stress of caring for an aging loved one. What better way to relieve that stress than a getaway?

That’s why New Hampshire residents are invited to nominate deserving family caregivers – including themselves – for the opportunity to win a free four-night, five-day cruise.

Home Instead, franchiser of the Home Instead Senior Care network, is sponsoring the cruise for one caregiving hero and guest. The deadline for nominations and votes at cruise.caregiverstress.com is Saturday, Aug. 24.

The cruise is scheduled for Feb. 3-7 on the Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas. The cruise will set sail from Cape Canaveral, Fla., with stops in CocoCay and Nassau, Bahamas.

The recipient also will receive 40 hours of free care from a Home Instead Senior Care professional for his or her senior loved one while away.

“The stress of caregiving can have debilitating effects not only on family caregivers, but also on the older adults who are receiving that care,” said Jeff Huber, president of Home Instead. “That’s why it’s important for caregivers to take care of themselves. And what better way to do that than during a tropical getaway?”

The cruise offers a relaxing retreat with a number of optional activities such as mini-golf, cocktail hour, cupcake decorating and scavenger hunts, along with support groups and one-on-one consultations with family caregiving expert Dr. Amy D’Aprix.

To take a caregiver distress assessment and learn how you can help guard against the potential dangers related to caregiver stress, visit Family
CaregiverStressRelief.com.

For more information about the Home Instead Senior Care network, visit www.homeinstead.com.

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