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WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS: MANAGING A DELICATE BALANCE

The challenges of the family caregiver are gaining more visibility. But there’s one part of the family caregiving story that still needs much more attention: the struggles of the family caregiver who’s also maintaining a job. New data is giving us a clearer picture of the impact of caregiving on work-life balance, as well as employee productivity and performance. Let’s review that data, and explore opportunities for family caregivers to get more support during their 9-to-5. Working family caregivers are in good company. An estimated one-fifth of today’s working Americans are also family caregivers, which means they are, in essence,...

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Four Benefits of Respite Care

Temporary Relief for Families [caption id="attachment_536" align="alignleft" width="300"] Caregivers Make a Difference[/caption] In a matter of moments, your responsibilities in life can shift from those of a full-time employee, to an unpaid caregiver. Whether it’s for an aging parent or recovering sibling, the National Alliance for Caregiving estimates voluntary family aid to be worth $375 billion a year, and 29 percent of Americans provide some sort of care to ill, disabled or aging family members or friends. While there’s no doubt you care deeply for your loved ones, caregiving is often a full-time job that can impact your personal well-being...

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The Flu Vaccination: “Nice to Have” or “Must Have” for Older Adults?

  [caption id="attachment_533" align="alignleft" width="300"] Flu Vaccine for Seniors[/caption] Some people go to great lengths to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy this time of the year. Even so, there’s one thing we can count on every year: Flu during winter months. If you’re caring for an aging loved one, you’ve probably wondered if a flu vaccine should be part of your seasonal wellness routine. After all, many people view the flu shot as a “nice to have.” Something that’s beneficial if it fits into the schedule, but not a requirement for good health. But the reality is that...

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