Juggling the demands of work, spouse, children, pets, and leisure time for yourself can be difficult enough to manage, but add the responsibility of caring for a senior parent and you are burning the candle at both ends. It is estimated that one out of every three caregivers works outside of their home. More than half of the caregivers working outside their home are full-time, 16% work between 30-39 hours, and 25% work part-time. If you are working and providing care for an older parent, you are most likely sacrificing your free time, your work may be suffering, and the stress can be detrimental to your own health.
With this additional level of pressure, many caregivers take steps in their careers that they are not prepared to do:
These losses can have serious consequences on the caregiver and their family. As a caregiver, you are a person with great intentions who wants to “do it all.” But this may leave you burnt out and your family member without the proper care they need. Here are some steps to consider to find a good solution for your loved one and the support that you need:
Get Organized. The tasks that you do for your family member may have grown to a point that is too overwhelming for you to handle. Write a list of all the things that you do for them – grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, driving to medical appointments, home maintenance, personal care, etc. Along with the tasks, add the time of day or week these need to be done.
Informal Care. There may be tasks on this list that can be done by other family members, friends, neighbors, church members, or local volunteers. Contact your local senior center to see what resources might be available to assist you.
In-Home Care. If the care that you are providing is medical or personal care, such as bathing or toileting, you may need to pay for in-home care. You will feel more confident with a trained professional who is competent. Check their references carefully.
Residential Care. Is your list so long that clearly your mom should no longer be living on her own? If you cannot provide the consistent support she needs and she is no longer safe in her home, you need to consider an assisted living community to meet her care needs. Many seniors at home are isolated and lonely, an assisted living community can also provide social connections which will help them thrive.
Talk with Your Employer. Having an honest conversation about the demands of your personal life can be difficult. But keep in mind, many employers offer flexible work hours, work from home options, and family leave time to care for an older adult. Give your employer the opportunity to help work with you through this transition.
At Aegis Living, we are here to help. Contact a local community to schedule a tour and find a solution that is right for your family.
Respite Stays & Day Stays give family caregivers a real break—hours, days, or a few weeks—while your loved one enjoys a safe, enriching short‑term home at Aegis Living. Guests settle into a beautifully furnished private apartment and have 24/7 care staff and onsite nurses, medication management, and discreet safety technology (motion sensors, medical‑alert pendants, visitor check‑in) for peace of mind. Each day feels purposeful with chef‑prepared, all‑day dining and 200+ monthly activities—from book clubs and fitness classes to movie nights—plus full use of the community. We coordinate with your loved one’s physicians to mirror their routines and care, so the stay feels familiar. It’s also a smart trial run for senior living: meet neighbors, test services, and see what supported independence looks like—without a long‑term commitment. Choose a Respite Stay when you’re traveling or need time to recharge, when your loved one would benefit from structure, social connection, and great meals, or when you both want peace of mind while keeping options open.
Hospice & End‑of‑Life Care at Aegis Living is comfort‑first support for the final stage of life, delivered in your loved one’s private apartment by our 24/7 care team in coordination with a trusted local hospice provider you choose (or we can recommend). Together, we create a coordinated care plan that manages pain and other symptoms, oversees medications, and provides calm, dignified help with daily needs, while offering compassionate emotional support for both resident and family. Discreet safety measures and a reliable medical‑alert system bring help quickly; chef‑prepared, in‑apartment meals adapt to changing appetites. Families are guided through decisions and moments of closure so they can focus on being present in a peaceful, home‑like setting. If your loved one already lives at Aegis, they can remain in the comfort of their home, avoiding disruptive moves. Choose this level of care when curative treatment is no longer the goal and you want expert symptom control, hands‑on daily support, and a setting that protects dignity and prioritizes comfort, meaning, and time together.
Memory Care is specialized, secure support for people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias who benefit from a calm, structured environment and round‑the‑clock expertise. At Aegis Living, that care happens in Life’s Neighborhood—an intimate, thoughtfully designed setting where 24/7 dementia‑trained caregivers and a nursing team on site seven days a week deliver personalized help with daily living, medication management, and mobility (including Hoyer lifts and two‑person transfers), while gently redirecting agitation and confusion. Days are purpose‑filled with science‑based cognitive programming, certified music therapy, and social activities; chef‑prepared meals are easy to enjoy and dining spaces and cues are designed for memory support. Discreet safety features like secured entrances, emergency pendants with fall detection, and optional motion sensors, prevent wandering and bring peace of mind, and visiting physicians and wellness professionals reduce trips off‑site. Families receive education and ongoing support. If your loved one is unsafe alone, missing medications, wandering, needs frequent cueing or hands‑on help with bathing or dressing, or thrives with a predictable routine, Memory Care offers the right level of care. For milder needs, our transitional Assisted Living can be a first step; for advancing symptoms, secured Memory Care provides the specialized, heartfelt support to help them feel calm, connected, and at home.