Support for Corporations

Paraclete offers corporations informational programs on services and support systems in their community to help employees find excellent resources for an aging adult. These programs have resulted in decreased absenteeism and stress.

Additionally, Paraclete is available for on-site consultation and technical assistance to employees.

Quick Facts:

	Many current credible national studies confirm that more work hours are lost on eldercare than childcare
	In the next 20 years, as the baby boomers age, for the first time in history there will be more older than younger people in this country
	Caregivers bring their stress from tending to an aging parent or failing spouse to work. Interpersonal relationships on the job suffer
	The stress of caregiving results in decreased productivity, and an increase in company benefit burdens, as the employee/caregiver seeks time off as well as medical and psychological help
	Current estimates reveal that 40-60% of spousal caregivers die before their loved ones. Impact on the corporation/company includes loss of an experienced workforce, lowering of morale, and potential increase in benefit premiums as a result of increased benefit usage