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Balancing Work and Caregiving: A Guide for Employers

Providing care for older family members has become a way of life for millions of Americans. In fact, nearly one in ten American workers is a caregiver. .Seventy percent of employers feel that caregiving-related staffing problems have increased over the … Continue reading

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Presenteeism – The Killer of Productivity in Your Workforce

Presenteeism occurs when employees come to work but are unable to focus on their jobs. This distraction is often caused when an elderly loved one needs frequent phone check-ins throughout the day, and requires help from the working caregiver to … Continue reading

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The rantings of a crazed caregiver “I’m not gonna take it anymore”

I’ve been writing and sharing a lot lately about being “proactive” as opposed to “reactive” in regard to caregiving. The difference is incredible! Today, I share a personal story from my friend and business partner, Sue Salach. “We’re not gonna … Continue reading

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