Recognizing that many caregivers sacrifice their own physical and emotional health while caring for the people they love, the U.S. Surgeon General -- Dr. Richard H. Carmona -- has written a prescription for family caregivers so they will learn how to cope with their caregiving responsibilities. Providing five basic tips, the prescription relays this important message:

"As you care for your loved one, there are resources that can help and things you can do to ease the strain on your own health and well-being. It is important to care for yourself." Click here to learn about the Surgeon General's new prescription for caregivers.

Download prescription for family caregivers (PDF, 100K)