Senior Care

Did you know that 33% of today's workforce are acting as caregivers to an aging parent or loved one. Plus caregivers are feeling more stress and pressure than ever before. This can be seen in the increasing number of problems with substance abuse, fatigue and depression. Blomquist Hale Employee Assistance Program can help with those that find themselves having to be a caregiver.

"Elder care resources help employees care for their loved ones and continue to care about their company. A smart organization educates employees about its business needs so they understand the best way to contribute over time. Likewise, it educates itself about its employees' life needs so it can support and retain them over time. If an employee is forced to choose between caring for a loved one and devoting themselves to work, the company will lose. That loss will most certainly be in work quality and, more deleterious in the long term, in the loss of the hearts and minds of employees in their commitment to the firm."

—Maureen Corcoran; Vice President of Diversity; Prudential Financial

• Employees are less productive at work when they are worried about caring for an elderly family member.
• Employees may be concerned about the stigma associated with caring for an elderly parent, and how utilization of resources may negatively impact their career mobility.
• Elder caregivers often bring their caregiving stress into the workplace.
• Employees appreciate working for an organization that supports their caregiving needs.

• The act of providing unpaid assistance and support to family members who have physical, psychological, or developmental needs.
• Making decisions such as choosing a physician for an aging person or whether to move an elderly person from their home environment to a residential care setting.
• Providing or locating services, including adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, skilled nursing, home health care, and specialized care.

The consultations are absolutely free and are an added benefit of your EAP program. Employees can consult and discuss options with a Senior Care Coordinator for their unique situation. The Senior Care Coordinator will learn about the needs and then supply options to help make decesions.

The Blomquist Hale Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help provide care strategies when deciding what to do with aging mom or dad. Finding that balance between work, family and elderly care is important to avoid stress and burnout. Employees and their covered dependents have access to therapists to help deal with any type of distressing issue while working with a Senior Care Coordinator.

The Senior Care Coordinator helps provide options and strategies to the employee. Many times a primary caregiver to the elderly can feel trapped and stressed. The Senior Care Coordinator helps guide sensitive subjects when it comes to deciding what to do with elderly caregiving. They discuss financial and legal responsibilities, Medicare/Medicad, the pros and cons of Adult Day Service, Care Centers, In-Home Care and Long Term Care Facilities. The Senior Care Coordinator does not have a financial interest in pushing one program or another. They find out the true needs of the situation and then present options for the caring individuals to make educated decisions. They can also help negotiate preferred pricing with care centers and long term care facilities. The Senior Care Coordinator is a great benefit to have during difficult caregiver situations and discussions.