Working Caregiver
A caregiver who balances caring for the needs of another person while employed professionally.
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How to Keep Your Career Skills Sharp While Caregiving
Many caregivers find themselves abandoning prosperous careers to take care of their elderly loved ones. But being a caregiver doesn't mean you have to give up on your career.
0 CommentsShould You Quit Your Job To Care for Your Elderly Parent?
Most adult children do what they can to help out when Mom and Dad’s needs increase, but is giving up work to care for elderly parents wise?
143 CommentsThe Working Caregiver: Issues Faced With Caregiving While Employed
Having a career and being a full-time caregiver creates many obstacles. When an aging parent needs help at home, talk to your employer about options available to you. Local resources may lessen the stress and complication for you as a working caregiver.
10 CommentsSupportive Services Can Help Caregivers Find a Middle Ground
Caring for a loved one doesn't have to be an "all or nothing" situation. Discover the services and options available to alleviate some of your daily caregiving responsibilities.
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Working Caregiver Questions
Parents do not want any fanfare after death. Cremation. Need help writing notice of death to family and friends..
7 Answerscasole Answered Mar 17, 2025What can I do when switching to sadies from my current in home care employer?
2 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Mar 12, 2025Where is the humor thread? I lost it.
3 AnswersMarika23 Replied Mar 11, 2025A resident I care for in an assisted living facility has asked me to be her POA because she cannot trust any of her family.
11 AnswersMiaMoor Answered Mar 8, 2025
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4 CommentsDisbleaf1 Commented Mar 21, 2025If a flat rate for 24/7 care isn’t agreed upon initially, you pay per hour right?
9 CommentsPeggySue2020 Commented Feb 26, 2025Thank you so much for reaching out and offering your 2 cents, your support is very empowering. Appreciate you all!
1 CommentMargaretMcKen Commented Jul 15, 2024Where can I find a list of abbreviations?
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