As individuals take on the role of family caregiver, they must often give a great deal of thought to where caregiving will take place and how one’s surroundings will affect the delivery of care—a consideration that is further complicated by financial matters, safety precautions in the home, the degree of flexibility at work, and juggling other family obligations, among still other issues.

In honor of Veteran’s Day we salute the men and women who have served our nation so ably, at home and afar. For those who return home with injuries, both visible and invisible, which require care, we honor and recognize you; wives, girlfriends, husbands, partners, parents, children, relatives and friends who find yourselves caregiving.

This year marked the 13th year that Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) coordinated a very special respite retreat for caregivers at the historic and luxurious Claremont Hotel Club and Spa in Berkeley, Calif. Each year this unique respite opportunity is generously sponsored by Richard Essey, a former caregiver, board member, philanthropist, and chairman of TemPositions.

As greater numbers of adult children become involved in care for their aging parents—as many as 80% of adults over the age of 50 have cared or are now caring for a parent, by some estimates—many of whom are still active in the workforce, learning about their new roles as caregivers amidst their other responsibilities can be a daunting task.