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Aging with Grace Eldercare Benefits
Group Services
Aging with Grace™ is a leading national eldercare assistance program that works with labor, management and employee benefits consultants to address eldercare stress in the workplace. We understand the needs and objectives of all three groups and the impact that this rapidly growing problem has on the economic health of industry and businesses today.
By offering Aging with Grace to your employees and members, you will be taking a proactive approach to this ever-growing need and creating a true win/win situation by:
- Offering a timely value added benefit at no cost to you.
- Stemming the flow of lost productivity and workday interruptions.
- Lessening the effects of health issues related to the burden of caregiver stress.
Taking good care of your employees' needs is taking good care of your business
| Employer Wins | Employee Wins |
|---|---|
| A no cost supplemental employee benefit | Low cost annual premium |
| Helps prevent workday interruptions and addresses employee absenteeism | Significant member discounts on eldercare services |
| Decreases utilization of FMLA | Expert assistance and guidance for a broad range of services and products |
| Provide educational resources | Unlimited telephone and Internet support |
- How is your company assisting employees with issues related to eldercare?
- Who are the caregivers in your organization?
Eldercare Stress in the Workplace
Facts:
- Forty percent of caregivers are men.
- The majority are women between the ages of 45 and 65.
Burden of caregiving effects on work:
- Lack of productivity
- Increased absenteeism
- Workday interruptions
- Leaving work early
- Lack of concentration
| Problem | Impact |
|---|---|
| Replacing Employees | $6.6 billion |
| Absenteeism | $5.1 billion |
| Partial Absenteeism | $1.9 billion |
| Workday Interruptions | $6.3 billion |
| Eldercare Crisis | $3.8 billion |
| Supervisor Time | $1.8 billion |
| Unpaid Leave | $3.4 billion |
| Full-Time to Part-Time | $4.8 billion |
| Total: | $33.6 billion |
Employee Issues:
Effect on caregiver's economical contribution to the household:
Average loss of employee wage wealth at retirement: $566,443
Nearly 40% of those surveyed reported that caregiving affected their ability to advance on the job
29% stated they had passed on a promotion due to caregiving commitments.
Caregiving Affects Opportunities for Job Advancement
Proportion of caregivers who report specific barriers to job advancement:
Source: MetLife Mature Market Institute (1999). The MetLife Juggling Act Study: Balancing caregiving with work and the costs involved.
Effects on Employee Health:
Stress can have a dramatic effect on your employees' health
- Headaches / migraines
- GI problems, colitis, ulcers
- Muscle strain, back strain
- Sleeplessness
- Anxiety / nervousness
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Guilt
- Lack of energy
- Loss of control
- Increased consumption of alcohol,
- Caffeine, cigarettes
Aging with Grace™ can offer the information and guidance to help care giving employees navigate the maze of eldercare options, develop an action plan and find solutions to their eldercare needs.
The Silent Productivity Killer
Millions of American workers are caught in a desperate struggle, largely hidden from most employers, which costs billions of dollars in productivity. Studies estimate that more than 14 million U.S. workers were taking care of older relatives, with a productivity loss of $29 billion a year. This is approximately $3100 for each worker per year. Read more...
Contact us for more information on dealing with issues related to eldercare and caregiver stress in the workplace.
Private Labeled Eldercare Services Program
Aging with Grace is the eldercare services provider for:
Listen to Mark Williams - National AFGE Benefits Coordinator on News Talk 940 – Inside Government discuss the Eldercare Services program for the Association of Government Employees
To learn more about offering eldercare services to your group or organization through a privately labeled program administered by Aging with Grace contact us for details.
Workplace
Employer Groups, Benefit Consultants, Health & Welfare Funds, and Associations... Aging with Grace provides the solution to caregiver stress in the workplace.
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Individuals
Individuals enjoy unlimited telephonic access to eldercare specialists, as well as online access to our extensive eldercare/caregiver Knowledge Base.
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Providers
Senior care providers: Join a national network that partners with you for census development.
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The information provided on this website is not intended to be a substitute for or replace medical, legal or financial advice.
Aging with Grace does not charge or accept fees from senior service providers for member referrals. In lieu of referral fees, many Providers agree to extend a member discount to AWG Network Members.
