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
We moved my physically active dad with dementia into assisted living. Did I make the right decision?
25 AnswersElizabethAR37 Replied 19 hours agoDoes anyone keep track of their time and expenses incurred during caregiving?
15 Answersmy2cents Answered May 5, 2025Caregiver Working for Two Agencies
4 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied May 4, 2025If a non licensed caregiver drinks on 24hr shift, naps, talks on her phone alot and doesn't keep up with designated tasks, do I have to pay?
11 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Apr 29, 2025
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What is a standard rate for companion care 5 days a week for 24 hrs a day?
7 CommentsRedVanAnnie Commented May 1, 2025Caregiver Care for the Caregiver
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!
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