U.S. businesses lose up to $29 billion per year in lost
productivity from employees who provide care to an elder. One in
four households, approximately 22 million U.S. families, are
currently providing care to elder loved ones. South Florida
companies are starting to recognize that employees providing
care ultimately affects workforce productivity.

According to Olga Brunner, President of A Good Daughter
(www.agooddaughter.com), who cared for her mother with
Alzheimer"s disease, "�While caring for elders can be a rewarding
experience, it can also be stressful. Caregivers need to juggle
these responsibilities with family, work and personal life. A
great deal of time can be spent tracking down resources,
responding to an elder's changing needs, setting up and managing
multiple services, or checking on the care an older relative is
receiving."�

Professional elder care management services provide a wide range
of services to help employees handle their caregiving concerns
and allowing them to keep a balance in their lives.

In-person assessment is appropriate when an employee is
concerned about an elderly family member"s current situation.
Brunner suggested, "�We can arrange for an in-person assessment
of an older relative's condition. Based on the findings, expert
care manager recommend services, assistive products, or
residence alterations that may be necessary or helpful."�

Scheduled check-in services allow caregiver to set up scheduled
check-ins by a professional care manager providing a monitor for
an elderly relative's situation and care. Other services that
can assist caregivers include, professional assistance/care
coordination, Onsite facility reviews, In-person help, and
respite care. Providing employees with elder care management
services assists in easing the burden of balancing work and
family obligations while keeping them productive.

### A Good Daughter www.agooddaughter.com Olga Brunner
800-963-3877

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