Supporting Caregivers
Chicago-area employers offer a wide range of benefits and support for caregivers Fact checked by Ros Lederman The number of caregivers in the United States has increased dramatically in the past 10 years. In 2025, about 63 million Americans provided ongoing care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities. That’s a 45% increase […]
Hidden Caregiving
The risks and rewards of disclosing at-home caregiving responsibilities at work Fact checked by Derick Wilder Amy Brennan remembers the call from a human resources representative that jolted her back to the office after taking family leave: “We understand your mother passed away yesterday. We just wanted to let you know your leave is officially […]