Wellthy and New York Life help caregivers avoid a damaging leave of absence

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Many caregivers end up putting their careers on hold due to the mental, physical, and emotional toll it takes, yet the right employer-provided support can make a huge difference in helping them balance their personal responsibilities and work.

Fifty-six percent of caregivers work full time, according to data compiled by caregiver resource The Family Care Alliance. Seventy-percent of working caregivers say the dual roles have caused difficulties in doing their jobs, and 69% say they have had to take an unpaid leave of absence in order to attend to their caregiving responsibilities.

Amanda Schiavo
Associate Editor

Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.


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