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Six Reasons to Start a Home Healthcare Career After Age 50
Special to The Truth
With unemployment rates
nearly twice as high as their pre-pandemic levels reported
in February 2020, the prospect of starting a new career
after age 50 may seem unrealistic. However, industry experts
say that it’s actually a great time for those in this age
bracket to consider making the leap.
“Whether you’re inspired
by the healthcare heroes helping patients on the COVID-19
frontlines or you’re looking to take control over your
career and future, the recession-proof home healthcare
industry may be right for you,” says Jennifer Sheets,
president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare
Inc., which is actively recruiting caregivers nationwide.
Here are six reasons to
consider home healthcare at this point in your career:
1. To boost happiness. The
pandemic has created new sources of stress and unhappiness
for many people. Your career is one area of your life where
you can take back some control. And the right career can
actually make you happier. Research from The University of
Chicago shows that jobs that help and serve others are
linked to the most satisfaction.
2. To stay sharp. Brains
are like muscles -- they have to be used to stay fit. A
change in career flexes your brain “muscles” by encouraging
you to learn new things, step out of your comfort zone and
stay challenged. Medical experts also believe that staying
cognitively active may even reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
disease and dementia. With a home healthcare career, every
day is different, offering a diverse array of experiences
that use every facet of your skillset.
3. To make extra money. In
uncertain economic times, earning extra money can make a big
difference for nearly every family, and home care careers
often allow you to bring in extra income in a way that
aligns with your schedule and priorities.
4. To meet new people.
Loneliness is tied to depression and anxiety, and it can
even have negative impacts on heart health. Unfortunately,
the pandemic has exacerbated this issue for many people. A
new career that requires getting out and interacting with
new people can alleviate some of this.
5. To make a difference.
With headlines touting healthcare heroes, you may be feeling
the pull toward a career that allows you to give back.
Helping individuals who can’t (or shouldn’t) go out due to a
high risk of COVID-19 complications is a valuable way to
make a difference in your community.
6. To mix things up. There
are job opportunities in home healthcare available for
people of all backgrounds. However, for those already
working in healthcare, this is a path offering an
opportunity to get back to the heart of caregiving by
providing personalized care to patients, with all the
flexibility and autonomy that go with it.
To learn more about the
industry and explore job opportunities available through
Interim HealthCare, which has been connecting individuals to
rewarding opportunities that advance their career for more
than 50 years, visit ihcmadeforthis.com.
Time for the next chapter
in your career? Consider whether home healthcare is the
right step for you.
Courtesy StatePoint
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