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Supporting the elderly: workplace programs for employed caregivers.

J K Barr1, K W Johnson, L J Warshaw

  • 1New York Business Group on Health, Inc., NY 10017-6763.

The Milbank Quarterly
|January 1, 1992
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As populations age, more employees need family caregiving support. Employers are increasingly offering benefits, but more targeted workplace programs are needed to address caregiving impacts on work.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Workplace Health

Background:

  • Aging populations and increased longevity necessitate greater informal and family caregiving.
  • Women's increased participation in the workforce creates a dual demand for professional and caregiving roles.
  • Family caregiving responsibilities are increasingly recognized as significant workplace issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the evolving landscape of family caregiving and its intersection with the workplace.
  • To assess employer responses to the needs of employees with caregiving responsibilities.
  • To identify gaps in current workplace support for caregivers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing employer policies and benefits related to caregiving.
  • Analysis of the impact of caregiving on employee absenteeism, productivity, and turnover.

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  • Examination of government initiatives and community services addressing caregiver needs.

    • Main Results:

    • Employers have implemented various programs like flexible schedules and referral services.
    • Few employers recognize or address the direct effects of caregiving on work performance.
    • Government is considering mandated benefits, such as family leave, to support caregivers.

    Conclusions:

    • Existing employer programs are a useful supplement but do not fully address caregiver needs.
    • There is a critical need for more targeted workplace interventions for employees balancing work and caregiving.
    • Policy and community support are essential to aid the growing population of family caregivers.