I manage employees in 2 countries while caring for my mom with dementia. FMLA keeps me going.
Vincia Gordon, an operational manager, shares her experience balancing a demanding career with the responsibilities of caring for her mother, who suffers from dementia. She emphasizes the critical role of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in allowing her to maintain her employment while providing necessary care.
Why it matters
The story underscores the challenges faced by the 'sandwich generation' and the importance of workplace policies that support caregivers.
Vincia Gordon with her mom, Hyacinth Lynch. Courtesy of Vincia Gordon Vincia Gordon runs two call centers from her home, while caring for her 92-year-old mom. She supervises 40 members of staff and performs tasks such as administering medication. The mom of two takes 480 hours of FMLA annually to balance her career and personal life as a carer. This story is based on an interview with Vincia Gordon, 56, an operational manager for two call centers, living in Baltimore County, Maryland. It has been edited for length and clarity. My mom, Hyacinth Lynch, 92, lived in the US Virgin Islands , but constantly visited my family and me in Maryland, staying for months at a time. She lived by herself after my father died in 2020 at the age of 94. Longevity runs in our family.
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