Caregiving is growing rapidly, deepening the need for support in and out of the workplace. More than one in five—21%—of U.S. adults currently serve as an unpaid caregiver for another person. A recent study from Securian Financial found that 54% of respondents cited caregiving tasks affecting their financial well-being, while 37% said their caregiving duties had influenced their work performance.
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Have you thought about how to care for aging family members? Whether you're already navigating this journey, or maybe you are the aging family member yourself, I want to hear from you! Private pay caregiving is a huge percentage of the market, yet the dynamics are shifting as people with long-COVID and other disabilities require services. How are they paying for it? Where are we going to get the caregivers? These issues demand attention now to avoid deeper crises down the road.
If you have experience as a family caregiver, professional caregiver, or care recipient under private pay, I hope you will share your insights. Did you use an agency or hire independently? How did you finance the care? How did the agency staff it - a single caregiver or a rotation?
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Research indicates that approximately 24% of caregivers find themselves tending to the needs of two or more individuals. This statistic underscores the significant burden faced by a substantial portion of caregivers, who often juggle multiple caregiving responsibilities simultaneously. The demands of caring for multiple people can be emotionally and physically taxing, requiring caregivers to exhibit extraordinary levels of patience, empathy, and organizational skills. Moreover, such a scenario may amplify the challenges associated with ensuring adequate care and attention for each individual under their charge. As society grapples with an aging population and an increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses, understanding the experiences and needs of multitasking caregivers becomes imperative for developing effective support systems and policies.
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A recent UrbanSitter survey revealed that:
👉 81% of employees would be more likely to stay with their current employer if they began offering caregiving benefits
👉 73% saying it would help them decide on a new job.
The demand for comprehensive caregiver support can no longer be ignored!
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Taking Care of the Caregivers
Especially as the population ages, there are more people pulling double duty at work and as caregivers than ever before. Learn more about what caregiving is, its benefits, and how working caregivers can also care for themselves.
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A survey by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence has found that both unpaid caregivers and paid care providers are inadequately supported and are struggling in multiple ways. Care work is feminized, racialized, and often devalued. There's nothing more important! We need systemic change to respect those who offer and receive care and to prioritize their wellness. #CaregiverMonth
Being a caregiver to a senior loved one can be both challenging and rewarding. When you feel stuck, senior care placement consultants can help you answer questions, access vetted resources, and allow you to feel better about the care you are providing. Remember, it's okay to ask for help, and outside resources like Senior Care Authority are here for a reason, to help you navigate the complexities of caregiving!
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The Unsung Heroes of Caregiving: Recognizing the Plight of Qualified Caregivers
As we continue to acknowledge and support family caregivers, I want to shed light on a critical aspect often overlooked - the struggles of passionate, experienced, and qualified caregivers like myself, eager to make a difference but facing neglect and lack of opportunities.
Despite possessing the necessary skills and dedication, many of us remain unnoticed, our voices unheard, and our potential untapped. It's disheartening to see our enthusiasm and expertise go unrecognized, leaving us wondering if our contributions will ever be valued.
If we continue to ignore the pleas of qualified caregivers, who will speak for us? Who will acknowledge our worth and provide us with the platform we deserve?
Let's work together to create opportunities for skilled caregivers to shine, bringing positive change to the lives of those who need it most.
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Navigating Caregiving Challenges: Balancing Work and Care Responsibilities
Unpaid family caregivers are the unsung heroes of our long-term care system, providing 36 billion hours of care annually. A recent AARP report unveils the financial risks and challenges they face, impacting their employment, income, and overall well-being.
It's time to create a culture that supports our diverse "sandwich generation." From family leave to innovative well-being programs, let's champion the caregivers in our workplaces and build a future of holistic care and understanding.
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Another post on the theme of the impact of caring. My heart goes out to Petula and the family, of course.
In relation to the first point, I have a slightly different perspective...
The caring crisis usually hits without warning; the trigger is often an unforeseen event - a collapse, a fall, or a call to say your loved one has been found wandering at 2 am.... and there's a scramble to manage the situation.
However, the message I'm sending is that, if you have ageing parents that you care about, an event of this sort is heading towards you. You don't know the form and you don't know the time. But know that it's coming....
Put plans in place now, preferably working with your parents. Make sure you have power of attorney that will be invoked only if your parent lacks capacity down the line. You're not wrestling control of their lives from them - you're wrestling control of their lives from the State. They will make decisions for your loved one unless your loved one has formally nominated family. Don't wait for a deterioration - you will likely be taken by surprise when it comes. Get the documents lodged now for when the time comes. It's not different to having a life insurance policy. It signals matters are hand; it doesn't signal the end. Initiate the difficult conversation.
Think about the property your parents are in. If they become incapacitated, will they be able to reach the bathroom? Are there difficult steps or stairs? Talk to them about adaptations or a move now. Have a chat with a lawyer and a financial planner.
Do you have siblings? How will you share responsibility? Is it fair to assume a more local sibling will carry more of the weight? How will you support them?
How will you manage work? Can you have a work station ready to go near your parents so you can work there?
Doing this preparation in advance means the practical steps are easier to manage, whilst you're also dealing with emotional aspects of whatever comes later on. It enables better decision making later on, rather than decisions made on the fly without the certainty that this is a course of action your parent would want in the circumstances.
Of course, all plans need to be reviewed and amended, but please take it from one who trod the path - hope is not a strategy.
Put the plans in place and get on with the important business of enjoying life.
Columnist Petula Dvorak recently wrote about her personal caregiving experience in an urgent piece for The Washington Post, writing "It’s brutal, frustrating, inspiring, conflicting and heartbreaking." Petula's experience highlights some care realities worth noting:
✅ Sometimes care happens unexpectedly...it's not always something you can easily plan for or transition into.
✅ Caregiving can have tremendous impacts on work and too many employers are turning a blind eye.
✅ Women bear the brunt of family caregiving for an adult with medical needs.
I appreciated the piece putting a spotlight on the work of the National Alliance for Caregiving to champion caregivers and investments to support them:
"Resendez is out there telling our leaders that we are a nation of caregivers — at least 50 million of us are the backbone of the U.S. health-care system — and something needs to change."
Buckle up because change is coming!
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