Sessions

More than 20 million workers are caring for an adult over the age of 65, and the majority have made changes at work including switching to a less demanding job, taking time off, or quitting in order to accommodate caregiving. Liz O’Donnell, who cared for four family members while juggling a high-pressure job, will share her perspective on how to create a culture that supports and retains workers with elder care responsibilities and why you should.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the impact of our rapidly aging society on the workforce and the need to address how elder care will impact employers.
• Gain insight, through a combination of personal narrative and research, into the challenges of working caregivers.
• Identify the unique skill sets of family caregivers and how to harness them in the workplace.
• Identify ways to create a caring culture that supports and retains family caregivers.