Responsibility for eldercare: a concern for organizations?

This study examined responsibility for eldercare among 1608 employees of a single organization. Only 90 employees (5.6%) indicated such responsibilities. Women and men were equally likely to have eldercare responsibilities. The small percentage of employees having eldercare responsibilities reflected the relatively young age of the sample. While not a large problem for employees at present, as they and their parents age the firm may find increasing future need for policies and programs in this area.