Families caring for aging parents or other aging loved ones know that it can be a difficult balancing act- especially for the primary caregivers, who often work full-time.  In addition to being a caregiver, you want to spend time with your family and children, you want to keep your close friendships, you want to maintain your performance (and attendance) at work, and on top of all of this- you know you need to take time for yourself as well!  You can only be 'Superman' or 'Superwoman' for so long... taking time for yourself can help prevent caregiver burnout- a very real problem.

Employers are realizing that caregivers may need extra help, and many are stepping up to help their employees.  Some are offering flex-time to allow caregivers more flexibility, and others provide general referral services to things like adult day care centers.  Many are starting to offer even more extensive eldercare benefits to their employees, like access to our company (My Health Care Manager) and geriatric care management services... to read an article from the IndyStar on 'Balancing Burden of Eldercare', please click here.