WeCare . . . Because You Do℠
A truly effective program to support the one in six people in every workforce who has a second “job” as a family caregiver.
80% of workers acknowledge that their caregiving duties affect their workplace productivity
Being a caregiver to an older adult is often a stressful, exhausting and relentless undertaking. It creates a significant drain on the caregiver’s time, energy and stress levels.
You can offer WeCare…Because You Do℠ to employee-caregivers as a benefit to provide both emotional support and the practical resources that will help relieve their burden, reduce their stress and improve their productivity each day.
WeCare…Because You Do is Different Because it’s Proven by Research
In 11 research trials, WeCare has been proven to be effective in reducing caregiver stress, feelings of isolation and depression. You can offer this care-coaching program to employees with confidence.
With 20 years of experience, we’ve helped tens of thousands of caregivers across the country.
It’s built on a trusted framework of Assessment, Action Planning and Ongoing Support to assure results.
WeCare Services are Convenient and Flexible for Busy Employees
WeCare services are telephone and email based, so employees can schedule communications with our expert Care Consultants at lunchtime or after work. Employees have 24/7 access to their personal care plans through a secure online portal.
The program includes:
- A 35-point assessment of their caregiving situation to assure all aspects of their care environment are being addressed
- A personal Care Consultant to provide expert advice, guidance and resources to address the issues and concerns most relevant to them
- Answers to their questions from a friendly, compassionate expert who understands the challenges and joys of their care journey
- Custom Action Plan and Action Checklist to ensure timely improvements are achieved
You Can Easily Offer this Turnkey Benefit to Employees
Offer your employees a program that’s flexible enough to meet their time constraints, conveniently accessible by phone, online and email, and that has been proven effective through research to significantly reduce the factors that lead to caregiver burnout and decreased productivity.
Take the Lead in Recognizing and Validating Employee Needs
Nearly 90 percent of employees say that benefits are one of the reasons they stay with a company. You can be a leader in offering a family caregiver benefit that can make a huge difference in their work-life balance.
- Provide the resources caregivers need most
- Promote employee well-being and corporate health.
WeCare Inquiry
For more information or to get started with WeCare…Because You Do, a product of Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, please complete the form below.