Working Caregiver

  • Benefits at Work for Caregivers

    There are no federal mandates to deal with the time off that accompanies caregiving; however, you can find employee benefits for working caregivers. Many caregivers don't know that they have protections at work. Find out what employee benefits you can receive as a caregiver.

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  • Working Caregivers Are Giving Back to Parents

    Most working caregivers are caring for elderly parents who either live with them or within 10 miles of their homes. Caregivers are spending 13 days a month on errands, and 6 days providing personal services like bathing, grooming, dressing and feeding.

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  • Working Caregivers Cost Economy $25.2B Each Year

    More than one in six Americans working a full- or part-time job are caregivers of the elderly or disabled. Working caregivers cost the economy $25.2 billion in lost productivity due to more than 126 million workdays missed.

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  • Time Management Strategies for Caregivers

    Caregivers must carefully manage their time in order to care for their loved ones and themselves. A veteran caregiver offers her tips for prioritizing tasks, keeping expectations realistic and rolling with the punches.

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  • 10 Ways Caregivers Can Stop Procrastinating

    We're all guilty of occasionally dragging our feet when it comes to important and mundane tasks, but these tips will help you end this bad habit and start leading a more productive life.

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  • 13 Secrets that Make Caregiving Easier

    The right mindset is crucial for succeeding in any situation, especially caregiving. Discover how changing your approach can make your life as a caregiver a bit easier.

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  • Can my boss force me to choose between my job and caregiving?

    To deal with working while caring for an elderly family member, if an employer does not understand your caregiving situation, talk to them, but have a plan first.

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  • Should I quit my job to take care of my elderly parents?

    Before quitting your job, I would recommend have your aging parent's overall living situation assessed.

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  • 10 Secrets of a Well-Balanced Caregiver

    No one said balancing your caregiver work load and your life was going to be easy. Here are some big tips that simplify caregiving and make your life a little easier to manage.

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  • Both my parents have dementia. Should I quit my job to care for them?

    It is very difficult to care for one parent with dementia, but to have two parents with dementia and to be taking on this task alone is very overwhelming and a daunting task.

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  • Celebrities are Caregivers Too

    Television personality Leeza Gibbons shares her family’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

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  • Checklist for Times When You Need Respite Care

    This checklist can help ease the caregiver’s mind, knowing that the person providing respite care for the elderly parent has all the information he or she needs.

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  • The Costly Difference Between Male and Female Family Caregivers

    The costly difference between male and female caregivers stems from one staggering statistic.

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  • Respecting Diverse Approaches to Caregiving

    It can be hard to avoid passing judgement on other people whose elder care situations we don't fully understand. Keep these important points in mind before criticizing a fellow caregiver's decisions.

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  • Family Caregivers Still Undervalued By Many

    Why do so many people still underestimate the value of family caregivers?

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  • Caring for mom with a full time job: Is adult day care a good idea?

    My elderly mother lives with me. I work full-time and am not home during the day, but I don't think she's safe when she stays alone. Should we look into adult day care?

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  • Family Caregivers Bear the Burden of High Elder Care Costs

    A survey of family caregivers shows that the costs of caring for aging parents has a significant financial impact that could derail everyday budgeting and retirement planning for adult children.

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