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Eldercare and employed caregivers: a public/private responsibility?

Beverly B Koerin¹, Marcia P Harrigan, Mary Secret

¹School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1001 West Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23284-2027, USA.

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

|October 2, 2008

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Millions of employed adults provide family caregiving, often requiring work adjustments. This article explores eldercare challenges for working caregivers and suggests workplace solutions and social work support.

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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

Published on: February 2, 2020

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology
Social Work

Background:

21% of U.S. adults provide family caregiving for individuals over 18.
79% of caregivers support those aged 50 and older.
Most caregivers are employed, with many making work-related adjustments.

Purpose of the Study:

Examine eldercare issues faced by employed caregivers.
Identify existing public and private policies for caregiver support.
Propose a model for family-friendly workplaces and outline social work roles.

Main Methods:

Literature review of caregiving statistics and policies.
Analysis of employed caregivers' challenges.
Development of a workplace model and social work intervention strategies.

Main Results:

Significant portion of the workforce are employed caregivers.
Caregiving responsibilities impact employment, necessitating workplace adjustments.
Existing policies offer some support, but gaps remain.

Conclusions:

Employed caregivers face unique eldercare challenges.
Organizations can implement family-friendly policies to support these employees.
Social work professionals play a vital role in supporting family caregiving.