Employer Solutions for Employee Caregivers
Employees as Caregivers
When employees are faced with the responsibility of senior caregiving, usually for an elderly family member, they are faced with a disruption that ripples through every aspect of their life, including their workplace. Due to the stress they are under, employees begin to portray the following traits at work. Begin arriving to work late and/or leaving early on a recurring basis.
Begin using their allotment of vacation time without prior notification.
Begin using their sick time and other paid time off (PTO) indiscriminately.
Begin to show signs of depression or fatigue.
Begin to have problems working with teams.
Employees Want…
· Access to services that relieve stress/time consuming tasks
· One number to call (704-268-9263) for resources.
· Service providers that operate with working caregiver hours in mind.
· Service providers that “translate” industry terms into common language
Begin using their allotment of vacation time without prior notification.
Begin using their sick time and other paid time off (PTO) indiscriminately.
Begin to show signs of depression or fatigue.
Begin to have problems working with teams.
Employees Want…
· Access to services that relieve stress/time consuming tasks
· One number to call (704-268-9263) for resources.
· Service providers that operate with working caregiver hours in mind.
· Service providers that “translate” industry terms into common language
Employer Lost Productivity
Collectively, Employees as Caregivers, results in employers losing between $17 billion and $33 billion per year in employee workplace productivity according to MetLife. This is a staggering amount. Most companies have not adopted solutions to address the various issues associated with employee caregiving. The primary drivers of these lost productivity costs are absenteeism ($5.1 billion), shifts from full-time to part-time work ($4.8 billion), replacing employees ($6.6 billion), and workday interruptions ($6.3 billion). Additionally there are workforce wellness issues.
Urrikka partners directly with employers located throughout Washington, DC Metro Area providing their employees with a single source for eldercare education along with recommendations to address their specific issues for caregiving. MetLife reports that there is an 8% differential in increased health care costs between caregiving and non-caregiving employees, potentially costing U.S. employers an extra estimated $13.4 billion per year. The implications for caregiving employees and their employers are clear. Employee lost income, coupled with employer lost productivity, adds up to a serious workplace problem.
Urrikka partners directly with employers located throughout Washington, DC Metro Area providing their employees with a single source for eldercare education along with recommendations to address their specific issues for caregiving. MetLife reports that there is an 8% differential in increased health care costs between caregiving and non-caregiving employees, potentially costing U.S. employers an extra estimated $13.4 billion per year. The implications for caregiving employees and their employers are clear. Employee lost income, coupled with employer lost productivity, adds up to a serious workplace problem.
Available Services
Urrikka Woods-Scott can:
Solutions for Employers
· Bundled expert services
· Ease of implementation
· Ease of access for employees
· Affordability
· Increase of high productivity from employees focused on their jobs.
Contact us today for a personalized quote to meet your employee assistance program needs!
- Work with employee caregivers to enable them to perform effectively in their careers.
- Provide assurance to employee caregivers that their loved ones receive the best of service from non-medical companions to assist their loved during working hours.
Solutions for Employers
· Bundled expert services
· Ease of implementation
· Ease of access for employees
· Affordability
· Increase of high productivity from employees focused on their jobs.
Contact us today for a personalized quote to meet your employee assistance program needs!
Non-Profit & Business Management Consulting Services
Urrikka is a creative and business-savvy planner with an entrepreneurial spirit to provide innovative services and savvy solutions for social causes. A demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge on older adult services and public health programs that possesses a strong research background combined with accomplished presentation ability to educate audiences small and large.
Here are some of the ways in which I can help you:
Gathering information (research, evaluation, and policy);
Sharing information and ideas (training, coaching, curriculum development, report writing, content development) and;
Translating information and ideas into practice (proposal writing, program development, program management, person-centered advising)
Areas of expertise include:
Program Development & Management
Event Management & Marketing
Fundraising/Development
Research & Evaluation
Community Outreach & Engagement
Public Speaking & Presentations
SpecialtyTopic Focus:
Diabetes Awareness & Health Education
Community Health & Wellness
Older Adult Programs & Services
Insurance & Financial Services
Here are some of the ways in which I can help you:
Gathering information (research, evaluation, and policy);
Sharing information and ideas (training, coaching, curriculum development, report writing, content development) and;
Translating information and ideas into practice (proposal writing, program development, program management, person-centered advising)
Areas of expertise include:
Program Development & Management
Event Management & Marketing
Fundraising/Development
Research & Evaluation
Community Outreach & Engagement
Public Speaking & Presentations
SpecialtyTopic Focus:
Diabetes Awareness & Health Education
Community Health & Wellness
Older Adult Programs & Services
Insurance & Financial Services
EngAGEd Event Planning Services
The EngAGEd Event Planning Services brings audiences quality entertainers, experts, and presenters whose ideas are changing the landscape of aging services and what is means to age in a diverse society by inspiring many - yet empowering all. We search for innovators in the field of aging that have pioneered services for older adults, as well as, motivational speakers in their golden years that embody the definition of successful aging and vitality at every stage of life to inspire at your event. We collaborate with your organization to create a range of event experiences from workshops, forums, special events/galas, and more that seek to engage an older population in an exciting new way.
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Clients and Collaborators in the National Aging Network
The Alliance for Children & Families - New Age of Aging Served as program planning consultant for the July 2012 National Aging Forum in Chicago, IL. American Society on Aging Served on the Student and Emerging Professionals Committee from 2008-12. AARP Office of Diversity & Inclusion 2007 Diversity & Aging Conference in Los Angeles, CA Developed the Diversity & Aging Fellows Program for high school and graduate students interested in gerontology. The program evaluation is below 
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UBW Senior Solutions Company Launch & Community Fair
May 18-19, 2012
We held our company launch and celebrated Older Americans Month on May 18-19, 2012 in Takoma Park, MD. The theme that year was “Never Too Old To Play”. The community came to learn about how to age well, access services for older adults, and take a slice out of Retirement Solutions CAKE™! UBW Senior Solutions, LLC developed this community fair event as an informative forum for the community on senior issues that involved a collaborative of partners that presented on various topics addressing the concerns of older adults.
We want to replicate this forum in other communities and welcome your partnership. View the program guide below for an example of what we can do in your neighborhood.
Friday, May 18, 2012 Inter-Generational Movie Night! 5:30 pm- 7:30pm
Age of Champions is the uplifting story of a group of athletes—a 100-year-old tennis champion, 86-year-old pole vaulter, octogenarian swimmers, and team of basketball grandmothers—all chasing gold at the National Senior Games. Win or lose, they’re living proof it’s never too late to become a champion.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 Community Education & Resources Exhibition 10am-2pm
Presentations and vendor displays on various topics such as: Aging-in-Place,Finding Your Purpose in Retirement, Health & Wellness, Estate Planning, Housing Options, and much more! Call: 301-768-1847 for more information.
We want to replicate this forum in other communities and welcome your partnership. View the program guide below for an example of what we can do in your neighborhood.
Friday, May 18, 2012 Inter-Generational Movie Night! 5:30 pm- 7:30pm
Age of Champions is the uplifting story of a group of athletes—a 100-year-old tennis champion, 86-year-old pole vaulter, octogenarian swimmers, and team of basketball grandmothers—all chasing gold at the National Senior Games. Win or lose, they’re living proof it’s never too late to become a champion.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 Community Education & Resources Exhibition 10am-2pm
Presentations and vendor displays on various topics such as: Aging-in-Place,Finding Your Purpose in Retirement, Health & Wellness, Estate Planning, Housing Options, and much more! Call: 301-768-1847 for more information.
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