What do Jodie Foster, Samuel L. Jackson, and Catherine Zeta Jones have in common?
Aside from being acclaimed Hollywood actors who’ve racked up numerous awards for their work, they all share another label: family caregivers.
Foster revealed her mother had Alzheimer’s Disease, and that she cherished her role as a member of the “sandwich generation,” caring for her mother and her children while balancing a high-pressure film career.
Six of Samuel Jackson’s family members, including his mother, have an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. In addition to caring for them, Jackson has raised thousands of dollars for Alzheimer’s research.
Zeta Jones became a caregiver to husband, Michael Douglas, after his cancer diagnosis, and she revealed she dealt with bi-polar disorder and depression during some tough times. Her story helped to destigmatize mental health challenges and highlight the importance of caregiver self-care.
They are just three examples of celebrity caregivers, but there are many other similar stories.
While each has garnered fame and fortune, they’re dealing with a crisis that affects millions of Americans.
And chances are very good that someone in your own organization is on the same journey.
In fact, 1 in 5 workers double as an unpaid family caregiver for a spouse, a parent, or for a child with special needs.
40% of them are highly stressed, and nearly 60% are dealing with anxiety and depression, all while trying to balance family and career.
1 in 3 will leave their careers behind because of the snowball effect of caregiving on their lives.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
Did you know you can be a co-star for your caregiving employees by helping them thrive at home and at the office?
Homethrive’s next generation caregiving benefit can help reduce their work, worry, and stress, while boosting your own bottom line.
It can also help you attract and retain a quality, diverse workforce!
Our results speak for themselves:
- We save employee caregivers, on average, 16.4 hours a month.
- We reduce intent to resign and turnover by more than 80%.
- 100% of employees who use our benefits say they feel more supported at work.
The family caregivers in your organization don’t need a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to get “VIP” support from their employer.
Learn more about how a family caregiving benefit can help your team.