I recently became the primary caregiver for a family member who was unexpectedly diagnosed with an aggressive stage 4 cancer. I’m totally exhausted trying to keep up with my own family, work and my sick lives one. I am not totally sure how to read the doctor’s guidance on prognosis which seems like it could be anywhere from a few months to three years at best. Thus, I’m unclear how to plan for supporting their care.
Any guidance regarding how to structure a leave plan? I’d really like to be present for this person as the end draws near but I don’t know when that might be. I also know that I am at serious risk of emotional/physical exhaustion if I continue this pace for an extended period of time.
Any thoughtful suggestions are appreciated. The various leave policies and mechanisms are difficult to understand.
Edit: specifically, how do I leverage intermittent, continuous FMLA and personal FMLA?
TC $400k
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I understand you want to be there for your loved one. You also mentioned you have your family too. Is hiring help like a nurse an option? And you can still take care of them as often as you can. This way you might be able to balance work and family and still be there for your loved one?
Hope you find a solution that works for you.