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
I took care of my mom before she passed 2 years ago. It is still very hard. Is it a bad idea to apply for a job available at the nursing home where she passed?
19 AnswersNalanala Replied 46 min agoHow does everyone deal with guilt if you have to suggest assisted living or in-home care for elderly parent?
13 AnswersDaughterof1930 Answered 11 hours agoMy 94 year old mom is in the hospital with non stemi. She is in good care but I’m worried what this will mean for her future.
7 Answerslealonnie1 Replied 20 hours agoMom refuses inpatient hospice, I can't stay here and care for her anymore. What are my options?
8 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered May 30, 2023
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Caregiver. Any advice?
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Apr 12, 2023Warning: Being a caregiver can give you permanent hearing damage.
17 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Feb 18, 2023It could be worse.
2 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Jan 31, 2023I took care of my father for 2 years prior to becoming his caregiver, recently things have changed. What can I do?
8 CommentsCaldinea Commented Dec 7, 2022
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