# Aligning Work and Caregiving Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

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Podcast: [The Caregiver's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caregiver-s-journey-6975604)
Published: 2025-07-29T08:00:24+00:00
Episode link: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/
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## Resource

Have you ever thought, "I wish I knew how to have a constructive conversation with my manager about how to align my work responsibilities and my caregiving responsibilities?" Today we're sharing strategies to help working family caregivers thrive at both work and at home. We're sharing four tips. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we understand how caregivers often feel torn between their responsibilities at home and their professional responsibilities, which they're trying desperately to fulfill, often without support. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/ Donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/ Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.org , nancy@thecaregiversjourney.org Full Show Notes https://thecaregiversjourney.org/41-aligning-work-and-caregiving-responsibilities-four-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias/ Additional Resources Mentioned Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Takeaways Tip 1: Self-Identify and Strategically Disclose Assess your company culture first Examples of supportive company policies Disclose early in the journey Plan your conversation Frame it collaboratively Document everything Tip 2: Build Flexibility Explore flexibility options in your organization Propose pilot arrangements Consider team involvement Create backup plans Leverage technology Consider career flexibility Tip 3: Leverage Your Resources Connect with colleagues who are also…

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