Day Trips for Caregivers - Visiting Nurse Service of New York: Day Trips for Caregivers Nature Getaways within 2 Hours of NYC
People who spend time outdoors, particularly around trees and in gardens, have better physical and mental health, and the benefits can be immediate. One recent study at Stanford University found that volunteers who walked in a park-like section of the university’s campus were less anxious, less likely to dwell on negative things, and performed better on short-term memory tests than those who walked near a highway.
Arrange for a day of respite care and plan your escape! Here are day trips in the Hudson Valley, on Long Island, and in New Jersey that can help caregivers recharge. If you can only steal a few hours, we’ve also included ideas for NYC.
