SUPPORTING THE ELDERLY - WORKPLACE PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYED CAREGIVERS

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BARR, JK [1 ]
JOHNSON, KW [1 ]
WARSHAW, LJ [1 ]
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[1] NIA,BETHESDA,MD 20892
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10.2307/3350133
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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An aging population and extended longevity are increasing the number of older people needing informal and family support. At the same time, women, the traditional caregivers, have entered the work force in record numbers. Consequently, concerns about how to care for dependent family members have become workplace issues. In response to the needs of employees who care for family members, employers have produced an array of policies, benefits, and programs, including flexible work schedules and information and referral services. Although these programs are a valuable complement to community services and government initiatives, relatively few employers have recognized the potential effects of caregiving on absenteeism, productivity, and turnover; even fewer have responded with workplace programs directed to the needs of heir caregiving employees. To fill the gap, the government is considering mandating employee benefits, such as leave time for family illness. Community services are increasingly being directed to the needs of older people and their caregivers.
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