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
Animals and caregivers?
4 AnswersAnxietynacy Answered 2 hours agoWhat kind of accommodation do I need to ensure I keep my current job / position at work?
7 AnswersHopeforhelp22 Replied 15 hours agoIs asking for a gratuity appropriate at a senior living establishment?
32 AnswersEvamar Answered 20 hours agoWhere do I sign up to be a caregiver for my mom who's 83 years old?
3 AnswersFawnby Answered Apr 24, 2024
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My friend seems to have developed an addiction trying to terminate my employment and getting his associates to retrieve things for him.
5 CommentsKNance72 Commented Mar 29, 2024Most useful info for other caregivers?
10 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Mar 20, 2024I'm a caregiver for an acquaintance and I'm overwhelmed. She is needy 24 hours a day. I was hired for 8 hours shifts of help w housekeeping.
11 CommentsBurntCaregiver Commented Mar 15, 2024Can a home based aide drive my dad's car to take my elderly parents to appointments?
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