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Holiday visits are more than family time — they’re a chance to check in and ensure your parents are doing well on their own. Here’s how to spot the signs they might need a little extra support.

Not enough people talk about this. While the challenges of finding child care are very real, families generally have more time to plan as they can anticipate their needs. The need for senior and adult care, on the other hand, often comes up suddenly, and it’s a lot to navigate on your own. Our CEO Brad Wilson spoke to CNBC's Laya Neelakandan about the booming senior population, and how caregiving is struggling to keep up. More here: https://lnkd.in/ed8AErbK

71% of family caregivers experience high levels of caregiver burden, or stress, and as many as 59.5% experience signs of burnout or compassion fatigue.* If you’re experiencing compassion fatigue, remember that it’s normal — and if you need a break, we’re here to help. 💚 *According to "The family caregiver experience - examining the positive and negative aspects of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue as caregiving outcomes," Journal of Aging and Mental Health

Caring for the people you love can be both meaningful and overwhelming — especially for the sandwich generation, juggling life between kids and aging parents. This National Family Caregivers Month, we’re proud to partner with MTV alum Whitney Port, who’s opening up about her own family’s caregiving journey. Her story is honest, relatable, and a reminder that no one should have to navigate care alone. Together, we’re helping families feel seen, supported, and equipped—with real stories, expert guidance, and practical tools like our new Senior Care Advisor service. For the first time, we’re offering 15% off Senior Care Advisor, or any new Care.com Premium membership, with code WHITNEY15. 🗞️ Read the PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com exclusive (by Vanessa Etienne): https://lnkd.in/gUzbiYQ5 💚 Read our full story (by Jill McNamara, LICSW): https://lnkd.in/gmCm8-p2 📱 Whitney’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/gUmkuQ4Z ⏳ Stay tuned for more, including Jill McNamara, LICSW on an episode of Whitney's podcast Because caregiving takes a village — and we’re here to help you find yours. #CareDotCom #WhitneyPort #Caregiving #SandwichGeneration #SeniorCare #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth

Caregiving isn’t a job title, but it’s part of life for millions of workers. November’s National Family Caregivers Month is a great time to recognize employees doing double duty: working and caregiving. A little can go a long way. Check out five low-lift, high-impact ways to acknowledge and support caregivers this month and beyond from our team at Care for Business here: https://bit.ly/48hZWoB *According to The Workforce Institute, managers can have a larger effect on an employee’s mental health than their therapist.

We asked New Yorkers how much cost really shapes decisions about parenthood — and most people guessed wrong. The reality? For many, it’s not about wanting kids — it’s about the systems that make parenthood possible. At Care.com we’re listening to these perspectives and working to make care easier for families and future families alike. Because understanding these realities helps us build better support for everyone navigating work, life, and care. Already feeling the financial squeeze? Our toolkit can help – link in the comments.

Veterans Day holds deep meaning for our CEO, Brad Wilson, and his family — and for all of us at Care.com it’s a moment to reflect with gratitude on the courage and sacrifice of veterans and their loved ones. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans

After a life-changing accident left his wife Kat paralyzed, Pavel Ythjall’s life changed forever. Kat — a U.S. Air Force veteran who now works for the Space Force — and Pavel, a top fitness photographer, have faced every challenge with strength, love, and the support of caregivers they found through Care.com In this powerful conversation, our CEO Brad Wilson — who’s also walked the caregiving journey himself — sits down with Pavel to talk about what service, resilience, and care really mean. As we honor Veterans Day and National Family Caregivers Month, we celebrate all who give, serve, and love through care. #VeteransDay #FamilyCaregiversMonth #Caregivers #Leadership #CareDotComStories #Caregiving

Nearly every family will face the challenge of caring for an aging loved one — and too many have to do it alone. At Care.com, we believe no one should have to navigate senior care without guidance. That’s why we’ve launched Senior Care Advisor — giving families one-on-one access to master’s-level social workers who bring both expertise and empathy to every conversation. It’s a deeply human offering—launched at a time when nearly every conversation about innovation centers on AI. That’s because caregiving, at its core, is a profoundly human experience. I share more about how we thought about this balance, and why we’re so excited about the new Senior Care Advisor service, here: https://lnkd.in/g9gCRWYb 

Managing the search for a caregiver can be a stressful process. 🫠 Between juggling different conversations, keeping track of applicant notes, and following up with everyone, it can be a lot to manage. But we have a better way. Care.com’s new hiring hub makes it simple to stay organized and move faster toward finding the right person. Learn how to make the most out of your hiring hub: https://bit.ly/3JKyhDl