On-the-job mistakes that could lead to losing your caregiving job
These 8 on-the-job mistakes are frequently made by caregivers. Here's how to make sure you avoid them.
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Caregiver job creep: How to ask for a raise when you’re expected to do more work
Here's how to know when caregiver job creep is happening to you and what you can do to ensure you're...
6 essential caregiver benefits to consider negotiating into your contract
While receiving adequate pay is top priority, employment benefits — from paid time off to sick leave to health insurance...
Daily senior caregiver checklist: What to include and why it’s a game-changer
Having a caregiver checklist can reduce stress, help you manage your day and ensure that the senior in your care...
What to do if a family doesn’t pay you? Experts weigh in
Learn effective ways to handle unpaid wages and other uncomfortable "wage theft" scenarios as a babysitter, nanny or caregiver.
Memory care training: What you need to know to advance your skills and get certified
Here’s what you need to know about the kinds of memory care trainings and certifications that exist, what you'll learn...
Is it time to quit your senior caregiver job? 6 red flags to take seriously
From an unsafe work environment to being underpaid, experts share the signs that it's time to quit your current senior...
20 questions a caregiver should ask during an job interview
To make sure a job is the right fit, here are questions a caregiver should ask potential employers during their...
Senior caregivers: How to know if a family is right for you
Here are four helpful tips senior caregivers can consider when interviewing with new families and/or their aging loved ones.
How professional senior caregivers can prevent and tackle burnout
It’s common for family caregivers to experience burnout, but it can look different for professional senior caregivers. Here’s how to...
No more disrespectful employers! How to protect yourself as a caregiver
There are ways to avoid getting into a toxic work environment when you’re working as a child or senior care...
How to become a companion caregiver for seniors?
Looking for a rewarding new career? Here's how to become a companion caregiver, a role that helps seniors stay socially...
How to become a caregiver without any senior care experience
No experience? No problem. Here’s how to get training and become an in-home caregiver for older adults.
4 cultural differences to be mindful of when caring for seniors
Cultural differences in senior care matter more than ever. Here are key things to keep in mind when caring for...
Background checks: How to handle them if you’re a caregiver
Whether you're applying for a nanny, babysitting or other caregiver job, here's what you need to know about background checks.
African Americans and aging: What caregivers need to know
Aging while Black: Here's what loved ones and older adults need to know about getting older in the Black community.
Pros and cons of self-employment versus working for an agency as a caregiver
If you’re torn between working for yourself and working for an agency, read on to weigh the key pros and...
How to become a certified nursing assistant and what you can make
Curious about certified nursing assistant (CNA) jobs? Explore the role, responsibilities and requirements for how to become a CNA.
Do you give your employer a gift?
Aren't sure about the protocol when it comes to nanny to employer gifts? Here, experts offer tips, advice and rules...
9 holiday conversations you should have with your employer now
What is the best way to approach scheduling and other holiday concerns with your employer? Consider asking these questions this...
9 tips for senior caregivers to ease communication with families
Don't let communication with families stress you out as a caregiver. Here, experts offer advice for keeping families up-to-date.
How to take a professional headshot yourself to score your next job
From ideal lighting to backgrounds, consider these expert tips on how to take a professional headshot to score your next...
Senior care pro on TikTok shares 5 ways to successfully market your home care business
An established senior caregiver on TikTok shares her best tips for helping your own home care startup thrive.
Generational conflict at work? 4 expert strategies for finding a resolution
From assuming that Gen X and Boomers are out of touch to being certain that anyone who’s a part of...
16 career-boosting tips from seasoned senior care pros
Professional caregivers offer advice on advancing your home care career, finding joy in your work and confidently asking for a...
How to juggle multiple senior care jobs and the stress that comes with it
Multiple care jobs may mean more income, but it also means more stress. Here's how to handle it.
Senior caregivers: The importance of bonding with clients — and how to do it more deeply
Connecting with your client is sure to bolster your experience as a caregiver. Here’s why and how to bond more...
Why every senior caregiver should consider professional training
Professional training doesn't just boost your paycheck, it ensures you're providing unmatched care to clients.
How the Aid and Attendance Benefit can help veterans lower senior care costs
From where to find the Aid and Attendance VA form to how it can benefit you, here's everything you need...
High-paying jobs for college students, based on where you live
Check out this list of flexible, high-paying side hustles for college students, along with current average hourly pay rates for...
Don’t call it ‘quiet quitting’ when it’s just setting a boundary between family and work
'Quiet quitting' is the trendy new name for setting healthy boundaries at work, but many parents and caregivers resent its...
7 Ways to Meet Other Caregivers
Caregiving can be lonely business. You may wave at other nannies at the park, but your attention is on the...
Understanding the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s: What experts say you need to know
Alzheimer’s disease is one cause of dementia, Kaiser explains, but there are actually a number of other common diseases that...
How senior caregivers can best care for themselves through the pandemic
Experts agree that these circumstances are a case for senior caregivers to be aware of and to address their own...
Care can’t wait: 6 key provisions of The Build Back Better Act that matter for your family
This is a watershed moment for American families. As I write this, Congress is negotiating the details of a multi-trillion...
9 COVID-era questions caregivers need to ask before taking a job
Here, experts break down nine big questions about caregiving, safety measures, boundaries and everything else you want to know about...
The hidden costs of Alzheimer’s disease
When Rick could not remember where he kept his trusted toolbox, and then forgot his computer passwords, Sandy — Rick’s...
Steps to Hire Senior Caregivers
Find Qualified Applicants Care.com can be used to find local senior caregivers online, interview them in person and check all...
Maine’s Universal Home Care proposition could mean big changes for seniors and their caregivers
An initiative on the ballot in Maine this November could bring free home care for seniors and higher wages for...
What is the lifetime cost of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s?
Dementia takes an enormous emotional toll on the people with the disease and their caregivers, but it can also be...