Caring for an aging parent at the same time as balancing your personal life and career can be overwhelming. Between doctors’ appointments, family responsibilities, work deadlines, and trying to maintain your own personal time, many adult children and family caregivers find themselves feeling stretched thin.  

While life looks different for everyone, here are a few ways you can organize your time and strategize your daily life so that you feel more in control. Keep reading for our top tips for caregivers of the elderly!

Take time to create a shared calendar that’s easily accessible for you and simple to share with others. You can do this with platforms like google calendar, Apple, or Cozi Family Organizer. Some ways a shared virtual calendar can help you reduce stress keep you organized are:  

Setting realistic limits and boundaries with your employer, colleagues, family members, and yourself every day is essential. It’s important to set realistic boundaries that you can stick to for clear distinction between the many areas of your life. Some boundaries you may consider are: 

Consider sharing with your work your role as a family caregiver. Many employers offer flexibility, work from home opportunities, or family leave options that could benefit those that are balancing work, life, and care for another.  

You're not asking for special treatment; you're asking for the support that allows you to keep contributing while honoring your family obligations. That's not a weakness - it's wisdom. 

One of the most difficult aspects of providing care for another is the feeling that it all rests on your shoulders; but, don’t forget that caregiving isn’t a one-person job. While it can be difficult to bring others into your schedule, having a strong support system helps you move through your day with greater ease, reminding you that you don’t have to handle everything alone.  

Some options you might consider when building your support system:  

The Nomo Smart Care’s Essential Care Kit helps bridge the gaps when life pulls you in different directions. No more nagging questions about whether your mom is up and following her daily routine, or if your dad took his medication this morning while you're stuck in back-to-back meetings or carpooling your kids after school.  

This thoughtful system includes camera-free motion sensors, movement sensors that double as a wearable within the home, and a user-friendly mobile app that gives you real-time updates. With this support, you can work with confidence, knowing that you’ll be alerted right away if anything seems off with your loved one. Your well-being and theirs are important, and we’re here to help you stay connected.