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A caregiver told me recently that she was turned down for a job because of her role as a caregiver. The prospective employer told her she wouldn't hire her because she feared she couldn't meet the demands while caring for her mother with dementia. We know that caregivers are hardworking, reliable, loyal, empathetic problem solvers who think on their feet. They are exactly the kind of people you want on your team. It's time to start supporting them rather than penalizing them for stepping up when so many others step away. Nearly 80% of the workforce is caring for a loved one so ignoring the impact of caregiving on the workforce hurts everyone.

Methods to Combat Working Caregiver Burnout If you are reading this, you are one of less than half of U.S. employers who recognize the impact caregiving has on a large number of your workforce. The number of American’s involved in caregiving duties is so large, re...

This is what caregiving looks like. Stepping up whether it is for a family member or complete stranger in need, the character traits of caregivers are universal and should be recognized for how inspiring they are.

An ad hoc army of volunteers assembles to help Ukrainian refugees The U.N. is coordinating much of the aid to refugees. But central to the efforts are self-organized groups of volunteers, often coming together on social media, who have dropped everything to assist.

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Free COVID-19 test rollout begins early online The U.S. Postal Service is already collecting orders for free test deliveries – a day ahead of schedule.

It's challenging to find quality care right now. We are excited to add a Caregiver Helpline, launching next week to help find resources like childcare. subscribe to our newsletter so you know when we are live. http://eepurl.com/cgrJML
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Why it's so hard to find child care right now 80% of child care providers in the U.S. are understaffed.

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