{"id":15563,"date":"2020-04-16T07:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T07:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/?p=15563"},"modified":"2020-04-16T07:03:54","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T07:03:54","slug":"how-to-balance-work-and-caregiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/how-to-balance-work-and-caregiving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Balance Work and Caregiving"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Working caregivers can often feel overwhelmed with a \u2018to-do\u2019 list that seems unmanageable some days. Caregivers often have to manage bills, medical appointments and meals for their loved one. They may also have to provide hands-on care with daily tasks, such as dressing, eating, and bathing. All of this has to be done in addition to holding down full-time, or part time, employment.<\/p>\n

There are two main things that you can do in order to manage both:<\/p>\n

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  1. Manage Your Daily Routine<\/li>\n
  2. Communicate with Your Employer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Manage Your Daily Routine<\/h2>\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