We recently wrote an article with information about how employers can help their employees that are also caregivers<\/a>. But, how do caregivers best manage both roles? No matter how understanding and accommodating an employer is, it can be difficult for caregivers to find a balance between these two important roles.<\/p>\n
There are two main things that you can do in order to manage both:<\/p>\n
Without a plan, it\u2019s almost impossible to get everything done that needs to be done in a day. The following ideas may help you organise your daily routine.<\/p>\n
If your employer doesn\u2019t know what is going on in your life, they can\u2019t help you. While this may be something that you find difficult to talk about, it\u2019s important to try to communicate with your employer so that they are aware of the circumstance that you are in.<\/p>\n
Caregiving is a difficult but important role, that becomes even more difficult when you\u2019re juggling work at the same time. If you are caring for an older person, remember that you\u2019re not in it alone. A quick Internet search can show you places to go for help, advice and support. Attending a\u00a0Brain Sparks workshop<\/a>\u00a0not only will help you with some of the responsibilities that you take on, but could make the people you work with understand some of the demands you face in your caregiving role. For more information on how we can help, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"