Balancing a career and caring for aging parents or loved ones is no small feat. As home health becomes more accessible and understood, more working adult children are relying on these services to maintain both the needs of their family and their professional lives. At Care Plus, we believe in empowering caregivers, not overburdening them.
Why the Need Is Growing
- According to S&P Global, nearly 48 million Americans provide care to an adult family member or friend, and about 61% of those caregivers are also working full- or part-time.
- Caregiving often leads to reduced productivity, increased stress, and sometimes even stepping back from work. A study in the National Library of Medicine found caregivers lost on average one-third of work productivity, amounting to thousands of dollars annually.
These statistics show that working caregivers are a large, growing population who face both emotional and practical challenges.
How Home Health Supports Working Caregivers
Working adult children often struggle to balance the demands of a career with caregiving responsibilities. Juggling job schedules and daily care tasks can lead to stress, guilt, and burnout, while the financial strain of medical bills and home modifications only adds to the pressure. Many also find their own health suffering as they sacrifice rest and self-care, and their careers become impacted by missed workdays or reduced hours.
Home health services help ease these challenges by providing skilled medical oversight, therapy, and support with daily living needs. From medication management and wound care to physical, occupational, and speech therapy delivered right at home, professional care reduces the physical and emotional burden on families. Assistance with meals, bathing, and grooming means adult children do not have to shoulder every task, while safety assessments, fall prevention, and regular communication with physicians give families confidence that issues will be managed before they become emergencies. Just as importantly, respite care provides caregivers with much-needed relief to rest, recharge, and focus on their own well-being.
With this support in place, working caregivers experience less stress, fewer absences from work, and a healthier balance between personal and professional life. Most of all, they gain peace of mind knowing their loved one is safe and well cared for at home, a benefit that is truly life changing.
How CarePlus Supports Families
At CarePlus, our mission is to support both the care recipient and the working family member. We make life easier and healthier for everyone involved by providing skilled nursing, therapy (physical, occupational, and speech), and medical monitoring for complex needs at home. Our team also offers flexible scheduling, personalized care plans, and direct coordination with healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication and peace of mind. Caregivers receive education and regular updates, so they always feel supported, informed, and confident in their loved one’s care.
To get the most out of home health support, we encourage families to:
- Start early—before burnout sets in
- Be realistic about what you can manage and where professionals can help
- Look into coverage options through Medicare, insurance, or supplemental programs, and ask your employer about caregiver benefits or flexible schedules
- Most importantly, use the extra time you gain not just for errands, but for rest, self-care, and your own well-being
Working adult children caring for aging or ill parents are doing some of the most important—and often unseen—work there is. But you do not have to carry the burden alone. Home health services can ease the strain by ensuring your loved one receives professional, compassionate care while you safeguard your own career, health, and peace of mind.
At Care Plus, we are more than a provider, we are a partner. Our team walks alongside you, offering the skilled support your loved one deserves and the relief you need. Explore our services today and discover how we can help you find balance, confidence, and reassurance in your caregiving journey.