Aging issues in the workplace. Assisting workers who provide eldercare

1. With increased aged, chronic disabilities that limit the ability to provide self care also increase. As self care declines, elderly persons depend on their children for assistance. 2. Families provide 80% of home based care for the elderly. Employees' children often provide care. 3. Caregiving has both positive and negative aspects. Caregiving often leads to psychological stress and, over time, physical illness for the caregiver. 4. Occupational health nurses can assist employee caregivers in protecting their own health and locating services for their care recipients.