If you’re juggling caring for elderly while working and worrying about an elderly parent living alone, you’re not alone. According to recent studies, over 40% of working professionals are now responsible for some form of elderly parent care. The challenge of maintaining your career while ensuring your parents’ wellbeing can feel overwhelming, but modern solutions are making this balance more achievable than ever.
For many of us, the workday is punctuated by attempted phone calls to elderly parents, often met with no answer. Each missed call triggers a wave of worry: Are they okay? Did they take their medication? Should I leave work early to check on them? This constant anxiety affects both our work performance and our peace of mind.
– Inability to make regular in-person check-ins during working hours
– Missing important calls while in meetings
– Constant worry about parent’s safety and wellbeing
– Guilt over not being more present
– Stress of coordinating care from a distance
– Financial strain of traditional care solutions
While traditional solutions like in-home carers or care homes provide comprehensive support, they often come with significant drawbacks. In-home carers can cost upwards of £20 per hour, while care homes mean a complete lifestyle change many elderly parents resist. But leaving elderly parents without support isn’t an option either.
Modern technology is revolutionizing how we care for elderly parents while maintaining our careers. AI-powered care assistants, like Evercare’s myai system, provide round-the-clock support without the high costs of traditional care. These solutions offer a middle ground between complete independence and full-time care.
Imagine receiving a simple text message each morning confirming your parent is up and well. Modern check-in services use AI to have natural conversations with your loved ones multiple times daily, asking about their wellbeing, reminding them about medication, and ensuring they’re safe. If anything seems amiss, you’re notified immediately.
Regular check-ins without interrupting your workday
Immediate alerts if something seems wrong
Medication reminders and safety checks
Companionship for lonely parents
Peace of mind during busy work hours
Significantly more affordable than traditional care
Sarah, a marketing executive in London, used to spend her lunch breaks trying to reach her mother in Manchester.
“I was constantly worried, especially when she wouldn’t answer,” she shares. “Since implementing a daily check-in service, I receive updates about Mom throughout the day. I know she’s taken her medication, and I can focus on work knowing she’s not alone.”
While traditional care options can cost thousands per month, modern technology-based solutions often cost less than your daily coffee. For around 82p per day, you can ensure your parent has regular check-ins, medication reminders, and someone to talk to whenever they need company.
The ideal solution should provide:
– Safety without sacrificing independence
– Support without invasion of privacy
– Companionship without forced social interaction
– Peace of mind without financial strain
Inability to make regular in-person check-ins during working hours
Missing important calls while in meetings
Constant worry about parent’s safety and wellbeing
Guilt over not being more present
Stress of coordinating care from a distance
Financial strain of traditional care solutions
Transitioning to a new care solution doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with these simple steps:
Assess your parent’s current needs
Discuss care options with your parent
Try a no-risk trial of a daily check-in service
Monitor the impact on both your parent’s wellbeing and your work-life balance
Adjust the level of care as needed
Evercare offers a complete halo of protection, from scam-call blocking to compassionate daily check-ins.
