Eldercare. An issue for corporate america.
The aging of America is taking its toll on employers in a variety of ways. Growing numbers of employees are also part-time or full-time caregivers for older relatives or friends. These employees' caregiving responsibilities contribute to absenteeism, tardiness, increased use of health benefits, and decreased productivity. Following a landmark study by The Travelers in 1985, it and other corporations have begun to offer a variety of programs to address the concerns of caregivers. Among the services being offered are information fairs, counseling and referral assistance, flexible spending accounts, support groups, and adult daycare.
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D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006302:Health Services Research; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States