It Seems that Everyone is Becoming a Caregiver for Aging Parents
Jeannette Galvanek
Chief Executive - Wellness, Work, and Aging Family Care Solutions
Baby Boomers worked hard. They raised families. They went to work thinking, “Someday, I’ll retire.” They saved and built a pension. Some might think they’re complaining about the economy. That’s not what frustrates them most.
They want to age at home. The fiasco at the care homes during covid didn’t create their desire. They’ve always wanted to stay home. They downsized into ranchers so they could stay home.
So, what frustrates them most as they age at home?
This CareWise Solutions article, previously published on the Age Brilliantly website, explains the problem – which is probably not what most people think.
Society says that this is a private problem. A combination of health and money issues are nobody’s business. So, each family must find unique solutions.
Children and grandchildren are ruining their physical and mental health, families, and careers because of their responsibilities to the Boomers they love. They’re taking too much time off work and getting training in stress and anger management. They’re not nurses, yet they perform medical tasks, so Boomers rely on love instead of medical expertise to stay alive.
They’re aging at home but undermining their children’s and grandchildren’s lives.
CareWise Solutions supports employed family caregivers exhausted by caregiving demands. Employer strategy development ensures families receive the care they deserve. CareWise Solutions upgrades employer workforce plans so employees can care for loved ones and stay employed.
Over 40% of employees carry this burden, costing employers an estimated 5% of annual revenue. CareWise Solutions’ customers are mainly employers, although they also offer educational materials for caregivers.
For more information about how to help your employees, check the selection of eBooks by Jeannette Galvanek on Amazon from just $9.99.
The care industry is not prepared. Family cannot do paid jobs and be a caregiver. It’s time to protect families’ employment, income, and relationships and get the quality of life and care they deserve.
For an in-depth analysis and thought leadership on employment and family caregiving transformation direction, The 3 Waves of Care explains the three waves of chronic, evolutionary caregiving change.
For unmatched family caregiving resources for employed caregivers and families, visit the Caring Place HUB for Employees.
Jeannette Galvanek, Founder, CareWise Solutions – a non-profit educational organization, is activating a generational shift in line with Baby Boomer aging, life, and care expectations.
JEANNETTE GALVANEK
CAREWISE SOLUTIONS
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9 个月Jeannette Galvanek I'm an emergency room discharge planner for the past 10 years and I believe the public is not fully aware of what you just described. I've experienced it worsening during the past 30 years. The ripple effects of caregiving are vast.
Gerontological Consultant (Self-employed)
9 个月Everywhere I turn. Thank you for all you do to support the needs of this challenged population
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9 个月You absolutely nailed it. I've seen multiple boomer women and men take leave of work to care for their aging parents. Many aging parents as you stated above, want to stay in their home and still remain fairly independent.
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9 个月?? It's inspiring to see so many people stepping up to care for their aging parents. Let's share advice and support each other through this journey. #CaregiverCommunity #AgingParentsSupport #FamilyFirst