Did You Know That...

• you could be part of an increasing group of employees (20 - 50% in an average company) who are struggling to balance caregiving, jobs and personal responsibilities?
  

• one third of Americans spend an average of 15 hours per week caring for an older loved one?
  

• 11-12% of those providing eldercare to their relatives end up quitting their jobs?
  

• the stress of caregiving contributes to increased health problems including depression?

Sound Familiar?
Caregivers juggle
a variety of responsibilities, ranging from chauffeuring between doctor appointments, running errands to the pharmacy or store and assisting with personal care, to name 
just a few.

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Caring Workplace:
Services Overview

As a participant in the Caring Workplace, you'll have access to a host of service providers to enhance the quality of life for your older loved one, and for you. Your link to these services will be through the ElderCare Specialist assigned to your business, whose role will be to provide the following services:

Caregiver Assessment
The employee meets with the ElderCare Specialist to assess the needs of the caregiver in a formal interview. This assessment consists of collecting the following:

• General information about the employee and loved one

• Status of caregiver stress

• Affects of caregiving on work and health

• Types of activities the caregiver is currently doing for their loved one

• Specific concerns and problems

This information assists in the development of a Care Plan by the ElderCare Specialist to determine the needs of the caregiver/employee and for their loved one.

Phone Consultation 
The employee may contact the ElderCare Specialist via the phone and discuss caregiver concerns in a more informal interview. The ElderCare Specialist can:

• Help determine if an assessment is needed

• Provide community resources

• Offer emotional support

• Give educational information

Home & Safety Assessment
The ElderCare Specialist will do an actual home assessment of the employee's loved one to determine:

• Need for home modifications to improve safety

• Assistance with level of care for housing placement

• Types of services needed

Resource and Referral Information 
This information is provided to employees via phone, mail, e-mail or through your ElderCare Specialist. It consists of community resources and referrals for:

• Housing options (i.e. nursing homes or assisted living)

• Adult day care

• Legal assistance

• Funding sources

• Geriatric assessments

• Support groups
  

Support & Counseling

This is offered to the employee via the phone, in-person or through groups and will assist with:

• Emotional and physical concerns

• Stressful situations

• Communication strategies

Education

This is offered on an individual basis, via website or presented through seminars at your business. Some of the most popular topics include:

• Early signs of memory loss

• Safe driving

• Stress management

• Choosing a nursing home

How Much Will These Services Cost?

There is no charge for services as listed above. If additional services are needed, such as in-home care, in-depth counseling or placement in a senior living community, regular charges for these services would apply. But don't worry. Your ElderCare Specialist will assist you in identifying any additional cost or services needed.

Caring Workplace:  The Resource for Working People Caring for an Older Adult.
6633 Delmar Blvd.  St. Louis, MO  63130  Phone: 314-802-6291   Fax: 314-726-5719  e-mail

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