According to Carer’s UK, almost half of unpaid carers are earning £1,000 less per month because they have to reduce their working hours or leave work entirely to care for a loved one. To us, this is shocking. If your independent parent now needs help with appointments, shopping, welfare checks, and life admin, what impact would losing that much income have on your life?   Let us know in the comments—how do you balance work and caring for a loved one?    #companionship #elderlycare #caregiver