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Caregiving: A Labor of Love
Caregiving and caregivers practice a labor of love. But it is also very stressful and often thankless. Millions of us take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition.
For the first time in history, it is reasonable for many of us to expect to live to over 100. And while some may be living longer, many of us are being asked to become caregivers as someone close to us deals with a health issue that spans years of care.
While caregiving taps into our emotional, physical and financial health, finding trusted information about where to get help makes many people feel alone on this journey.
Caregiving and Caregivers and Work
Did you know 70% of working caregivers suffer work-related difficulties due to working dual roles?
This is why it’s important for companies to make room in the workplace for employees to discuss their caregiving and grief journeys openly and feel supported. Authenticity, vulnerability, bringing our whole selves can make all the difference in our journeys as well as the people we work with.
When we can show up as who we are in every part of our life, we can openly share what we have on our plate from caregiving to other family responsibilities. And we need to learn to ask for the support we may also need.
