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It is no secret that the number of Americans requiring special assistance is increasing. This number will no doubt continue to rise as the baby boomer generation moves towards retirement. A recent study published by AARP revealed that: 25% of emp... More...

I am constantly meeting caregivers who have cared for loved ones, are currently caring for a loved one, or has some story in regard to caregiving. Some of them end up as "great stories" and experiences, but not always. I wish to share one brave so... More...

Balancing work life issues while caring for an elder is no small task. Have you done it lately? If you haven't, statistics are in your favor that you will sooner than you hope to. Yes, we're living longer and the longer we live the more dependent we ... More...

Employees — or even owners — may suddenly need a lot of time to look after an aging parent. Small businesses are ill-prepared for the growing effect that elder-care issues will have on their workforces, not to mention their bottom lines, experts sa... More...

When a loved one becomes ill and needs homecare, members of the family often serve as caregivers, giving up a lot (sometimes all) of their personal and professional lives to look after their ailing loved one. And while a lot of articles have been wri... More...

Balancing work and family caregiving is difficult. Employers are waking up to the pressures that their employees are bringing to work with them. The effect of aging and caregiving is having a significant impact in the workplace. I found these... More...

Eldercare is one of the fastest growing benefit options today. While it can help your clients and their employees with direct caregiving issues, it can also impact spiraling healthcare costs. Commonly confused with Employee Assistance Programs, here’... More...

The cost of child and senior care for American families is a staggering $600 billion annually. On top of that, companies are losing an estimated $34 billion each year due to declines in employee productivity related to caregiving responsibilities. ... More...

As a general rule, we don’t like to think about some of life’s “what ifs.” But as parents and caregivers, we have the responsibility to our children and loved ones to make sure they will always be cared for. Recently, I found an article that talke... More...

A recent study showed that 20 percent of families didn't have a safety plan or procedures in place in the event of an emergency. Encourage your co-workers and employees to prepare! Here are a few handouts that are worth keeping on-hand or passing ... More...

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