Penny cares for her mother-in-law, and she and her husband have hired an in-home nurse/caregiver to be in the house for 6 hours each day. This time allows Penny to go to work without worrying that her mother-in-law will not be taken care of. One morning the nurse calls and has to cancel due to her own family emergency. If Penny's company offers ____, she will be able to take her mother-in-law with her and avoid losing a day of pay.

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Penny cares for her mother-in-law, and she and her husband have hired an in-home nurse/caregiver to be in the house for 6 hours each day. This time allows Penny to go to work without worrying that her mother-in-law will not be taken care of. One morning the nurse calls and has to cancel due to her own family emergency. If Penny's company offers ____, she will be able to take her mother-in-law with her and avoid losing a day of pay.​

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Backup care refers to temporary, last-minute care options that can be arranged quickly in the event of a caregiver's absence or an emergency. This service can help working caregivers like Penny maintain their work schedule without compromising the care of their loved ones.

Penny Cares for Her Mother-In-Law, and She and Her Husband