Soar to Success February 2020

What is missing is an eldercare work place program that engages the employee in long term care planning, fall prevention, provider connections, crisis prevention and work life balance. To begin working on this issue, human resource departments need to step up a system for identifying employees who are family caregivers and to set up programs and policies that address attendance and support for these employees. Creating a “work coverage and team coverage” plan is an effective way to manage absences brought on by unexpected caregivers situations. Over the last eight years, I’ve usedmy expertise along with the CAREgiving Institute (a 501 c. 3 agency located in Rocky River) in collaboration with the Ohio Elder Care Planning Council, to design and execute effective elder care work place programs (theCaregiver Relief Network). These programs support employers who want to boost the bottom line, reduce absenteeism, improveemployee retention, lower their health insurance premiums and build heart power among their employees. An elder care work place program can enhance the benefits of an existing employee assistance program. The Caregiver Relief Network offers work site long term care planning services, caregiver coaching, connection and transition to home health care services, adult day health programs, veteran administration benefits applications and well as employee work life balance and wellness workshops. Employers can pick and choose the components of the program that are most suited for their current employee population. To discuss your company’s elder care work place needs please send an inquiry to Stella@CaregiverCliffNotes. com or call 216-465-9377. SOAR TO SUCCESS / Core Business Strategies