The True Cost of At-Home Caregiving

The demand for in-home care services is growing by leaps and bounds, and more people are making the decision to become caregivers for aging relatives rather than placing family members in managed care facilities. Each family has its own dynamic and reasons for choosing at-home care over a facility, and the media is finally beginning to cover this trend. A recent series on NPR took a closer look at "Discovering The True Cost Of At-Home Caregiving". It's a deeper look at the financial, lifestyle, and emotional costs that caregivers face.

While most of our students work as professional caregivers, many also care for family members outside of work hours. That's when our online learning options are best. They allow you to increase your skills and knowledge while keeping on top of duties in the home. It's also an example of how training--like the classes we offer at WeCareOnline--can help family members who suddenly find themselves being caregivers. From a basic introductory class like Medical Terminology to the comprehensive Certified Nurse Aide program, our online learning options can help new at-home caregivers make sense of the demands of at-home medical care.