Sixty one percent of family caregivers work. Businesses are being affected by the caregiving responsibilities of their employees, so it is crucial to support them as they fulfill this role. Ways to support employed caregivers include having overall positive working relationships, work from home capabilities, and resources from Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).

If you are an employer and interested in learning more or would like to initiate an Employed Caregiver Survey, please reach out to Katie Daul by calling 920-834-6845 or visit https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/agingfriendlycommunities/employed-caregiver-survey/ to learn more.