It is the activity of looking after an elderly person, an individual with a long term illness or a child. Within the Human Resources, an employee with a child or an ill relative, will be protected against being discriminate for their caregiving responsibilities. 

Support that caregivers who are employees need

Caregivers burning the candle at both ends struggle to succeed at remaining employed and trying to help elderly parents. Busy caregivers lack time to identify trustworthy resources and information.

The needs of caregivers vary by the situation and focus on three primary concerns: who will provide care, where will care be provided, and who will pay for care. Secondarily navigating the healthcare system, managing investigating care communities, in-home care support programs, and becoming aware of related services are other areas of beneficial support.