Employers: Take care of caretakers

Florida’s demographics mean some of your employees are bound to be taking care of loved ones. Looking out for them can help improve retention and performance.

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Last year 68% of working caregivers had to make accommodations for their loved ones while working, and 15% of caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients working 35 hours per week quit their job or retired early.
Last year 68% of working caregivers had to make accommodations for their loved ones while working, and 15% of caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients working 35 hours per week quit their job or retired early.
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By Michael Juceam | Contributing Columnist

You may know that we live in paradise, but what you may not know is that we also live, and work, in the dementia capital of the world. The impact of dementia on business is far more significant than most business people realize.

 

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