In today's workforce, caregiving responsibilities significantly impact employees at all levels, from frontline staff to senior executives. A Harvard Business School study  revealed that nearly a third of workers, including many in top positions, have seen their careers suffer due to caregiving obligations. However, the repercussions of caregiving extend beyond the individual employees, affecting the entire organization. Employee absences and turnover attributable to caregiving...

With the creation of the GUIDE model, Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience , the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is, for the first time, formally recognizing the pivotal role of family caregivers and their impact on improving health and medical outcomes for people with dementia.  GUIDE is an innovative pilot program designed to transform dementia care by focusing on care coordination and support for caregivers, with the aim of easing the caregiving burden and improving patient...

As an employer you know that people are the single greatest asset of your organization and recognize the importance of investing in their health and well-being to ensure they reach their highest human potential. But have you considered elder care benefits as part of your health investment strategy? Caregiving’s Impact on Health Although there are many positive aspects of being a caregiver for an older adult, there are also very real adverse health effects. Studies have shown that among...