Partnership for Employed Caregivers

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Partnership for Employed Caregivers

• Focus on Eldercare in the Roanoke Valley

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What is eldercare?

• Care can be as simple as trip to the doctor or as
  complex as 24/7 physical support
• Care becomes more time consuming and more complex
  as person ages and health declines
• Care is not only about medical needs, but also
  includes legal, emotional and financial

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Who does Caregiving affect?

• 20 of population 60
• In Virginia 88 of all eldercare is provided by
  family and friends

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What do caregivers do?

• Provide transportation
• Shop for groceries, cook
• Help with household chores
• Manage finances, pay bills
• Arrange doctor visits
• Administer medications, arrange pill box
• Feed, dress, bathe, and toilet

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What does Caregiving Have to do with our Company?

• 1 out of every 4 employees provide eldercare
• Caregiving is a Best-kept-secret

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What is the Hush about?

• Fear of loss of job
• Personal Business
• Stigma about aging

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Who am I?

• Caregivers dont self-identify

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Working Caregivers

• Are women
• Average 18 hours per week providing care
• Over 40 also care for children under 18

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Caregiving-Related Adjustments at Work
Decreased hours 33 Took leave of
absence 11 Dropped to part-time, less
demanding job 7 Lost job benefits
4 Turned down promotion 3 Chose early
retirement 4 Gave up work entirely 6
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Informal Adjustments to Work Schedule Due to
Caregiving?

• Make phone calls 84
• Arrive late / Leave early 69
• Time off during day 67
• Make up work evenings, weekends 29

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What Employers Want

• Attract and retain good workers
• Remain competitive
• Maximize productivity
• Reduce waste
• Increase bottom-line

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What Employees Want

• Perform well
• Effectively manage caregiver and personal
  responsibilities
• Maintain good emotional and physical health
• Work in a culture that understands their
  responsibilities

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What does it cost to be Elder care friendly?

• Very affordable solutions flextime, open
  communication, brown bag lunches
• Employer support Long Term Care insurance,
  Flexible Spending Accounts, paid leave
• Positive impact on bottom-line to be known as
• an Employer of Choice

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Next Steps

• Join the Partnership
• Collect and use Partner resources and toolkit
• Find out what your employees need regarding
  Eldercare
• Take a stand and help keep Roanoke Eldercare
  Friendly