A life-limiting illness or death is one of the most difficult situations faced by employees, co-workers and the workplace. Hospice of the North Shore can help.
Why Address End-of-Life Issues?
- 44 million Americans are providing unpaid care to an adult relative or friend
(AARP/NAC, 2004)
- Nearly 60% of those caring for an older adult are working
(MetLife/NAC, 2006; AARP/NAC, 2004)
- Absenteeism is the most frequently reported eldercare issue
(SHRM, 2003)
When an employee is affected by life-limiting illness or death, balancing the needs of the organization with those of the employee can be challenging. Hospice of the North Shore offers employers the following options:
· Lunch and learn programs
· Trainings for managers
· Caregiving and grief support
· Consultation/guidance on a case by case situation
· Assorted resource materials and information
· Participation at employee health fairs
· Material for employee newsletters
For more information regarding work-life programs and how Hospice of the North Shore can help, please contact us at 978-774-5100.