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Over 40 million Americans are taking care of a loved one 50 or older.
Family/Informal Caregiver Resource Guide
A list of resources for family and informal caregivers, as well as the professionals who work with them. https://okcares.org/wp-content/uploads/Caregiving-Resource-Guide-ICHMA-2022-2.pdf
Caregiving Statistics: Work & Caregiving
Here is some helpful data from the Family Caregiver Alliance of the National Center on Caregiving. https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-statistics-work-and-caregiving
Caregiving: The Impact on the Workplace
Caregiving is not just a social issue, it is a critical workplace issue. Here is some useful information from Health Advocate, Inc. http://www.healthadvocate.com/downloads/webinars/caregiving.pdf
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Caregiving While Working
Approximately six in ten of them are doing it while also trying to earn a living. If you’re among them, here is some help from AARP. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/info-2017/work-benefits-rights.html