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 first
Examples of supportive company policies
Disclose early in the journey
Plan your conversation
Frame it collaboratively
Document everything

Tip 2: Build Flexibility

Explore flexibility options in your organization
Propose pilot arrangements
Consider team involvement
Create backup plans
Leverage technology
Consider career flexibility

Tip 3: Leverage Your Resources

Connect with colleagues who are also caregivers
Explore Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Look for community resources
Take things off your plate

Tip 4: Plan for the Unplanned

Understand your benefits and protections
Create a caregiving budget
Explore financial resources
Build an emergency fund
Prepare for career transitions

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