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Feb 2022
58m 42s

Unseen at Work: Liz O’Donnell on Elder C...

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Each day, more than 10,000 people turn 65, which prompts conversation on a topic that comes up much less frequently in the workplace: Elder care and caring for aging parents. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Liz O’Donnell on navigating work and while also providing important end of life care to parents, and approaches employers can take to support their employees with caregiving responsibilities.

Liz O'Donnell is the author of Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents.

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