September's theme
Healthy Aging & Caregiving: Planning for Long-Term Health
Most of us think about our own health long before we think about caring for someone else's. But for millions of working adults, caregiving arrives suddenly: a parent's diagnosis, a fall, a memory that starts slipping. This month, we're focusing on what it actually takes to plan ahead.
Caregiving Basics
The practical, financial, and emotional sides of caring for an aging parent or family member.
Healthy Aging
The everyday habits that protect independence and quality of life later in life.
Benefits spotlight
Many employer plans include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free caregiving consultations, a benefit most employees don't know they have.
Ask the expert
“How do I even start the conversation with my parents about their care needs?”
Start with logistics, not diagnoses. Ask about documents (power of attorney, healthcare proxy) before you ask about decline.
Myth vs. fact
Myth: Caregiving benefits are only for employees with young children.
Fact: Most modern benefits packages now include eldercare resources, flexible leave, and caregiver support lines.
Did you know?
More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults provides unpaid care to a family member or friend.
Source: AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving, Caregiving in the U.S.
Join the conversation
Are you navigating caregiving for a loved one right now? Tell us. We read every reply.
Coming up next: October shifts into Open Enrollment season.
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