According to a Metlife Mature Market Institute report, June 2003, an increasing percentage of the workforce is actively involved in caring for a relative or friend age 50 or over. Studies have shown that nearly half of those caregivers are men.
Both women and men are equally likely to report themselves as the primary caregiver. Men and women are also indicating that they are both taking responsibility to provide help with everyday task including:
• Managing medicine
• Grocery shopping
• Transportation
Women are more likely to assist family members with personal care such as:
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Toileting
It is estimated that 15 percent of the workforce may be actively involved in providing care for an older family member or friend. This percentage is only anticipated to increase as the population ages. For most caregivers, time is a precious resource. Taking time off, coming in late to work or leaving early are common accommodations to care for a family member.
The study showed that both women and men, when faced with eldercare responsibilities, could benefit from assistance with assessment of family needs. Most people did not know what services or benefits are available to them. There is a direct negative impact on work related functions for caregivers who need work schedule modification, those who have the responsibility for managing and arranging services, providing some personal care and being a primary caregiver.
Accessible Home Health Care clearly understands the needs of women and men who work and are also caring for a family member or friend. We offer relief to families in need of daily assistance. Accessible takes the time to walk patients and family members through its services as well any others services that may be available to them. As an added benefit, we accept and bill directly from most insurance companies, relieving the additional financial stress of most families as well.
We take the time to learn the individual needs of each patient and family member. At Accessible, we can help with all personal care, everyday tasks and any higher skilled needs, such as nursing or therapy. No matter the situation, we strive to help patients and their busy members by providing “Compassionate Care from the Heart.” Accessible Home Health Care proudly services the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley.
For more information and compassionate care, contact at 661-259-4910.