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Caregiver Resources

Over 40 million Americans are taking care of a loved one 50 or older.

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

Caregivers in the Workforce

Caregiving has an impact on careers. To respond to the demands of caregiving, employees need time, money and information. Here is some information that you may find helpful from the SouthWest Kansas Area on Aging. http://www.swkaaa.org/caregiver-program/caregiver-information/caregivers-in-the-workforce

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

Find and Compare Nursing Homes, Hospitals and Other Providers Near You

https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/

Compare Medicare Healthcare Providers and Services

https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/

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