Our Free 2009 Marketing Kick Start CD for Senior Service Providers is READY!
You've been following our marketing messages and emails for some time now! As a "thank you" for signing up for our fr...ee email information, we want to send you a brand new CD that we just created to kick start your 2009 marketing plans (oh, and it's FR...EE)! All you have to do is sign up to receive it at www.MySeniorService.com
We are committed to making sure that we can reach a many of our clients as possible with a refreshing plan for knocking the BALL OUT OF THE PARK in 2009. You CD will be mailed right before Thanksgiving, so get on the delivery list today!
Thanks from all of us at LTC Expert Publications LLC.
Valerie VanBooven RN BSN
LTC Expert Publications LLC
valerie@theltcexpert.com
http://www.MySeniorService.com
877-529-0550 office800-661-0675 fax
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Holidays Mark Turning Point for Many Families with Aging Relatives
Holidays Mark Turning Point for Many Families with Aging Relatives
Articles / dBNews Triangle Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008 07:28:06
Survey Shows Growing Interest in Employer-Sponsored Elder Care Assistance RALEIGH -- As families come together for the holidays, they often notice that older family members are not able to take care of themselves like they used to.
Concern for older family members is increasing along with the aging population, and making informed decisions about elder care can be very stressful and time-consuming. Finding appropriate, quality care for aging family members is a paramount concern for many working adults, and worrying about this major decision can take a heavy toll on work-life balance.
A national survey of working adults commissioned by Workplace Options (WPO), the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, found that more than half of the respondents are concerned that an older family member may not be able to take care of themselves on their own and need assistance. Of those respondents, thirty percent have an older family member that needs additional in-home help or placement.
WPO's poll also indicates that 54 percent of respondents would utilize senior care resources if provided by their employer. "After the holidays, WPO usually experiences a spike in calls about elder care assistance," said Dean Debnam, chief executive officer for WPO. "During these annual gatherings, many families find themselves in a new and difficult situation with their aging parents or relatives. While the family is together, it's a good time to pay attention to older family members, see how they are managing and determine if they need assistance."
Work-life services, such as WPO's Advantage Geriatric Care Assist, Care Coach and Back-Up Care Advantage, are providing employees with customized solutions to help them provide a safe and independent lifestyle for their parent or loved one. For example, with WPO's award-winning Care Coach, employees and employee families can receive help with a senior care plan
telephonically -- well-suited for virtual meetings with family members in different geographical locations. Services such as Back-Up Care Advantage provide family members with emergency back-up care services for seniors in the event other care plans fail.
"More than half of workers polled feel it's very important for employers to provide caregiving assistance benefits to their employees," said Alan King, president and chief operating officer for WPO. "Openly supporting employees who are facing elder care challenges is critical to making them feel like they don't have to manage this major transition alone. With easy access to caregiving resources, employees can focus on their other work and other responsibilities knowing that they have both support and informed options."
When visiting older family members during the holidays, there are a variety of indicators that could signal a family member's need for assistance. WPO advises to look for signs such as a change in eating habits or grooming, mail and bills piling up or a formerly neat home becoming untidy. Difficulties with memory, failure to take medications or unsteadiness when standing or walking are also signs to watch out for.
The national survey, conducted by the North Carolina firm of Public Policy Polling on October 17-19, polled 715 working adults. The survey has a margin of error of +/- 3.7%. About Workplace Options Workplace Options (WPO) is America's largest provider of work-life services. WPO's market-leading products are recognized for their innovative Web delivery, flexibility and affordable pricing. WPO also offers network management solutions and 24/7 call center services that help EAPs run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.
Valerie VanBooven RN BSN
LTC Expert Publications LLC
valerie@theltcexpert.com
http://www.MySeniorService.com877-529-0550 office800-661-0675 fax
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vvanbooven
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Articles / dBNews Triangle Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008 07:28:06
Survey Shows Growing Interest in Employer-Sponsored Elder Care Assistance RALEIGH -- As families come together for the holidays, they often notice that older family members are not able to take care of themselves like they used to.
Concern for older family members is increasing along with the aging population, and making informed decisions about elder care can be very stressful and time-consuming. Finding appropriate, quality care for aging family members is a paramount concern for many working adults, and worrying about this major decision can take a heavy toll on work-life balance.
A national survey of working adults commissioned by Workplace Options (WPO), the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, found that more than half of the respondents are concerned that an older family member may not be able to take care of themselves on their own and need assistance. Of those respondents, thirty percent have an older family member that needs additional in-home help or placement.
WPO's poll also indicates that 54 percent of respondents would utilize senior care resources if provided by their employer. "After the holidays, WPO usually experiences a spike in calls about elder care assistance," said Dean Debnam, chief executive officer for WPO. "During these annual gatherings, many families find themselves in a new and difficult situation with their aging parents or relatives. While the family is together, it's a good time to pay attention to older family members, see how they are managing and determine if they need assistance."
Work-life services, such as WPO's Advantage Geriatric Care Assist, Care Coach and Back-Up Care Advantage, are providing employees with customized solutions to help them provide a safe and independent lifestyle for their parent or loved one. For example, with WPO's award-winning Care Coach, employees and employee families can receive help with a senior care plan
telephonically -- well-suited for virtual meetings with family members in different geographical locations. Services such as Back-Up Care Advantage provide family members with emergency back-up care services for seniors in the event other care plans fail.
"More than half of workers polled feel it's very important for employers to provide caregiving assistance benefits to their employees," said Alan King, president and chief operating officer for WPO. "Openly supporting employees who are facing elder care challenges is critical to making them feel like they don't have to manage this major transition alone. With easy access to caregiving resources, employees can focus on their other work and other responsibilities knowing that they have both support and informed options."
When visiting older family members during the holidays, there are a variety of indicators that could signal a family member's need for assistance. WPO advises to look for signs such as a change in eating habits or grooming, mail and bills piling up or a formerly neat home becoming untidy. Difficulties with memory, failure to take medications or unsteadiness when standing or walking are also signs to watch out for.
The national survey, conducted by the North Carolina firm of Public Policy Polling on October 17-19, polled 715 working adults. The survey has a margin of error of +/- 3.7%. About Workplace Options Workplace Options (WPO) is America's largest provider of work-life services. WPO's market-leading products are recognized for their innovative Web delivery, flexibility and affordable pricing. WPO also offers network management solutions and 24/7 call center services that help EAPs run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.
Valerie VanBooven RN BSN
LTC Expert Publications LLC
valerie@theltcexpert.com
http://www.MySeniorService.com877-529-0550 office800-661-0675 fax
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vvanbooven
Follow me on Facebook:http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=626343385&ref=profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vvanbooven
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Our Free 2009 Marketing Kick Start CD for Senior Service Providers is READY!
You've been following our marketing messages and emails for some time now! As a "thank you" for signing up for our fr...ee email information, we want to send you a brand new CD that we just created to kick start your 2009 marketing plans (oh, and it's FR...EE)!
All you have to do is register at www.MySeniorService.com
We are committed to making sure that we can reach a many of our clients as possible with a refreshing plan for knocking the BALL OUT OF THE PARK in 2009. You CD will be mailed right before Thanksgiving, so get on the delivery list today!
Thanks from all of us at LTC Expert Publications LLC. Valerie VanBooven RN BSNLTC Expert Publications LLCvalerie@theltcexpert.comhttp://www.MySeniorService.com877-529-0550 office800-661-0675 faxFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vvanboovenFollow me on Facebook:http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=626343385&ref=profileLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vvanbooven
All you have to do is register at www.MySeniorService.com
We are committed to making sure that we can reach a many of our clients as possible with a refreshing plan for knocking the BALL OUT OF THE PARK in 2009. You CD will be mailed right before Thanksgiving, so get on the delivery list today!
Thanks from all of us at LTC Expert Publications LLC. Valerie VanBooven RN BSNLTC Expert Publications LLCvalerie@theltcexpert.comhttp://www.MySeniorService.com877-529-0550 office800-661-0675 faxFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vvanboovenFollow me on Facebook:http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=626343385&ref=profileLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vvanbooven
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