Alzheimer's Care

Tuesday 3 July 2012

Caring for Elderly Parents in Arizona


Working Adults Juggling Caregiving Responsibilities
Arizona, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, AZ


If you are one of the nearly 10 million Americans that serve as a caregiver;  here is an interesting article to read:

More than 1/3 of elderly caregivers leave the workforce or cut back their hours to attend to their parents losing more than $300,000 in wages and reduced Social Security and benefits.

Under the new Family and Medical Leave Act, companies with 50 or more employees must provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually to employees caring for a family member, including a parent, with serious health conditions.

To read the entire article click here

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