Stretched

Nearly 60% of working caregivers have had to make some sort of adjustment to their work schedule--coming in late or leaving early; dropping back to part-time; passing up promotions. Seventeen percent even take unpaid leaves of absence. Nine percent either take early retirement or leave the workforce entirely.

Some employers have programs to help caregiving employees. Even some small or mid-sized employers offer flex-time or compressed work weeks. Or they may offer brown-bag "lunch and learn" seminars on topics like Alzheimer's or how to deal with caregiving over the holidays. Larger employers may offer enhanced resource and referral programs or even geriatric care manager services to help employees with complex home situations.

At a minimum, the person responsible for Human Resources at your Employer should be able to describe what existing employee benefits may help you to balance your job and your caregiving responsibilities.

 

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Dementia Signage for the Home