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Did you know that only five states offer paid family leave? What does this mean for the roughly 1 in 6 caregivers that are still in the workforce? Oftentimes caregivers can feel like they’re between a rock and a hard place- they can either focus on being a good caregiver or a good employee, but not both at the same … Continued
Last week on the blog we discussed ways to age in place without having to leave your home. Today we’re going to talk about hospice and how it allows you to manage care wherever you are, whether it’s in your home or in a hospital. Hospice is one of those words that people throw around when … Continued
When you think of a caregiver, you probably think of a middle-aged woman. 70-80% of older adults are cared for by a family member. 57-81% of those family members are female. Female caregivers may outnumber male caregivers, but that does not mean that they do not exist. As we’ve pointed out before on the blog, the face of caregiving is changing. Men … Continued
May 1 is Law Day, a holiday to reflect on the important role that laws play in our society. Did you know that there are some laws created specifically to protect caregivers? As caregivers, you give selflessly of yourselves to allow a loved one to age in comfort and dignity. There are government departments that … Continued
