How can I manage work and caregiving?
Carolyn McIntyre, LCSW-R, CEAP, suggests that once you are in a caregiver role, an excellent place to learn about resources is through your employer. First, ask your human-resources representative if your company has an employee assistance program (EAP) or a work/life benefit. The EAP usually offers free phone consults and a few face-to-face appointments with a licensed social worker or psychologist. This counselor will be available to listen to your concerns and feelings and to provide help in finding resources. The work/life benefit offers only free phone consults with counselors who do database searches to find eldercare resources in your area. They will also do searches for licensed childcare services and assistance for children with special needs. If you are wondering who should know about your situation, McIntyre’s advice is to consider the work culture as well as your relationship with your boss or co-workers. If you have a supportive boss and a flexible work environment, and yo
