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Aligning Work and Caregiving Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Have you ever thought, "I wish I knew how to have a constructive conversation with my manager about how to align my work responsibilities and my caregiving responsibilities?" Today we're sharing strategies to help working family caregivers thrive at bot
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Have you ever thought, "I wish I knew how to have a constructive conversation with my manager about how to align my work responsibilities and my caregiving responsibilities?" Today we're sharing strategies to help working family caregivers thrive at both work and at home. We're sharing four tips.
We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we understand how caregivers often feel torn between their responsibilities at home and their professional responsibilities, which they're trying desperately to fulfill, often without support.
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Full Show Notes
https://thecaregiversjourney.org/41-aligning-work-and-caregiving-responsibilities-four-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias/
Additional Resources Mentioned
Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney
Takeaways
Tip 1: Self-Identify and Strategically Disclose
Assess your company culture firstExamples of supportive company policiesDisclose early in the journeyPlan your conversationFrame it collaborativelyDocument everything
Tip 2: Build Flexibility
Explore flexibility options in your organizationPropose pilot arrangementsConsider team involvementCreate backup plansLeverage technologyConsider career flexibility
Tip 3: Leverage Your Resources
Connect with colleagues who are also caregiversExplore Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)Look for community resourcesTake things off your plate
Tip 4: Plan for the Unplanned
Understand your benefits and protectionsCreate a caregiving budgetExplore financial resourcesBuild an emergency fundPrepare for career transitions
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https://sueryansolutions.medium.com/40-building-your-personal-caregiving-support-network-9f9639e9ae87
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Release Date: 29/07/2025, 13:30:24
