ELDER CARE

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Elder care services that activate disengaged employees

Twenty percent of your employees are quietly caring for elders, managing the equivalent of an additional full-time job. By providing support at every stage of their elder care journey, you can reduce employee absences, improve performance, and give your people the peace of mind needed to support your business goals. 

Family Care Benefits

An Employer’s Guide

No two employees are the same, and your benefits package needs to reflect that. Use this guide to learn how to select the right benefits and create a program that meets every employee’s unique needs.

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Why Elder Care

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Surging Demand

Twenty million people become elder caregivers each year

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Long-term Impacts

Employees spend an average of four years caring for an aging loved one

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Career Conflicts

70% of caregivers will scale back careers to provide care

Comprehensive elder care support

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Access to essential tools

Bright Horizons Elder Care guides employees through this complex, time-consuming, and emotional caregiving responsibility, providing the real-time help they need. Our care platform enables employees to:

  • Reserve vetted in-home caregivers through Bright Horizons Back-Up Care and facilitate clear communication between the family and other members of the care team
  • Track and manage appointments, medicine dosages, exercise regimens, and other caregiving duties  
  • Confidentially document, store, and easily reference a care recipient’s health history and care plan
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Personalized senior care services

Our experienced Care Coaches restore peace of mind, offering solutions at every stage of the often-unpredictable elder care journey. Look to Care Coaches for:

  • Phone consultations and family conference calls to create and manage a workable care plan and offer critical advice for current needs and long-term arrangements
  • Research and information across any type of elder care category, including Medicare
  • Referrals to financial and legal professionals for no-cost consultations and in-depth advice on estate planning, wills, trusts, power of attorney, and other key tasks
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On-site assessments

No-cost, in-home evaluations by certified Aging Life Care Professionals assess current elder living environments and make recommendations for evolving needs. This thorough review includes:

  • Interviews with adults/elders and their caregivers 
  • A holistic assessment of care recipient’s physical and mental health and customized strategies to address any decline 
  • A follow-up care plan coordinated with your Care Coach for the ongoing safety and well-being of the care recipient 

Frequently asked questions

What different types of elder care services are available with Bright Horizons?

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Bright Horizons offers several elder care services including: 

  • In-home back-up care
  • 1:1 Care Coaches 
  • A care management platform
  • Research and referral assistance 

What are the typical costs associated with elder care? 

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Costs vary by type of care and location. Some of the larger expenses come from long-term caregivers or care facilities. Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance may help cover some of the cost of care. 

How do I choose an elder care provider? 

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Don’t compromise on care for your elderly relative. The top factors to look for when choosing an elder care provider are online and peer-to-peer reviews, staff qualifications, and quality of care. Ensure you’re putting your loved one in trusted, experienced hands. 

Explore solutions for your employees

Family care benefits have never been more important. See how Bright Horizons can support your team.