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This article from The Wall Street Journal hit home for me. I remember in April 2013, when my father had his stroke, trying to juggle a full-time job and being a primary caregiver with limited support. I knew I had to be my father's biggest advocate during his recovery, which meant having to stop at the hospital or rehab facility before going to work, popping up during his therapy sessions to ensure he was getting what he needed, and then going back after work to make sure he was eating. If it weren't for my aunt, who stepped in as his caregiver, I would have had to go part-time at my job because there was no way I could do it all, and it started to affect me physically and emotionally.
I hope that employers have learned a valuable lesson during the pandemic. People's lives are more complicated, and they require flexibility. Even with paid Family Medical Leave, which New York State has offered since 2016, it can still be challenging to navigate, especially if the recovery process is long-term or possibly indefinite if there are medical conditions such as Dementia. The reality is there are not enough caregivers or elder care professionals to handle the growing need, which means more and more family, friends, and community support systems will have to step in to fill the void. I hope more assistance is provided to help caregivers deal with the emotional, financial, and physical strain of caring for loved ones. #eldercare #agingparents #caregivers
Student at TEERTHANKAR MAHAVEER UNIVERSITY (TMU) MORADABAD
4moThanks for sharing