Taking Care of Our Elders

•     The National Alliance for  Caregiving,  in collaboration with AARP, in a report Funded by the MetLife Foundation - November 2009- stated the following:

•    “Over seven in ten caregivers were employed at some time when they were care giving (73%).  Among them, two-thirds have gone in late, left early, or taken time off during the day to deal with care giving issues (66%).  One in five took a leave of absence (20%)”.

At some point in our lives we will most likely be caring for one or both of our aged parents, and perhaps also working full or part time.

Don’t go it alone. Get all the professional advice and personal support you need. Professionals such as ElderCare Attorneys and Geriatric Care Managers are available, as are support groups. Maintain your social networks, talk to your friends and take care of your own health.