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The workforce demographic is changing and so are the needs of employees caring for seniors. More than eight million Canadians are caregivers, providing supervision and/or care for adults with a chronic illness or disability, according to 2012 figures from Statistics Canada. Juggling work life with f...

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Published in:Benefits Canada 2014-03, Vol.38 (3), p.28
Main Author: Tinglin, Carolyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caregivers
Employee assistance programs
Employees
Employers
Families & family life
Guidelines
Older people
Productivity
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Summary:The workforce demographic is changing and so are the needs of employees caring for seniors. More than eight million Canadians are caregivers, providing supervision and/or care for adults with a chronic illness or disability, according to 2012 figures from Statistics Canada. Juggling work life with family life can leave employees stressed and anxious, leading to higher absenteeism and lower productivity. And employers will become more vulnerable to eldercare issues as Canada's population ages -- unless they give workers the support they need. Here are a few ways that companies can help: 1. Provide education to managers and employees about stress management and conditions afflicting the elderly, such as dementia and Parkinson's disease. 2. Allow compressed work weeks, earlier or later start times and weekend work. 3. Provide access to social recreation day programs for seniors.
ISSN:0703-7732