Corporate Eldercare Program

The Employee Benefit That Pays for Itself

The Problem

Eldercare is the fastest-growing source of employee distraction, absenteeism, and turnover in the American workforce. Unlike childcare—which is predictable, time-limited, and well-supported by employer benefits—eldercare arrives without warning, escalates unpredictably, and is almost entirely unsupported by the typical benefits package.

The numbers tell the story:

73%  of all caregivers are currently employed

1 in 5  employees is caring for an aging parent right now

$5,600  average annual out-of-pocket cost per working caregiver

6 days  of additional absenteeism per caregiver per year

Your employees are already dealing with this—whether you see it or not. The question is whether your organization will lead with a solution or absorb the cost of inaction.

The Solution

Gentle Shepherd Care’s Corporate Eldercare Program is a turnkey benefit designed for organizations with 2,000 or more employees. It provides your workforce with direct access to clinical eldercare expertise—reducing stress, improving productivity, and positioning your company as an employer of choice for mid-career professionals.

Program Components

  • Caregiver Navigation: One-on-one consultations with a clinical eldercare expert to assess needs, evaluate options, and build personalized care plans for employees’ aging parents.
  • Crisis Response: Rapid-response clinical guidance when an employee’s parent is hospitalized, falls, or experiences a sudden health change. No voicemail trees. A real nurse, in real time.
  • Educational Programming: A rolling calendar of webinars and workshops covering dementia, long-term care planning, caregiver burnout, medication management, and more.
  • Manager Toolkit: Training and resources to help people leaders recognize the signs of caregiver distress and respond supportively.
  • Digital Resource Library: On-demand guides, checklists, and planning tools employees can access anytime.
  • Care Coordination Bridge: For employees who need hands-on help, seamless referral into Gentle Shepherd Care’s full suite of clinical home care services.

Implementation

We designed the program to integrate with minimal friction into your existing benefits infrastructure.

  • Phase 1 — Discovery (2 weeks): We assess your workforce demographics, current benefits landscape, and organizational goals.
  • Phase 2 — Configuration (2–4 weeks): We customize program components, develop co-branded materials, and align with your HR and communications teams.
  • Phase 3 — Launch: Employee communications, manager training, and a kickoff webinar to drive enrollment.
  • Phase 4 — Ongoing: Monthly reporting, quarterly business reviews, and continuous program optimization based on utilization data.

The Business Case

Organizations that invest in eldercare benefits report measurable returns across their most critical workforce metrics.

  • Retention: Caregiver-supportive benefits reduce mid-career turnover—your most expensive employee segment to replace.
  • Productivity: Employees with access to eldercare navigation report significantly less presenteeism and distraction.
  • Absenteeism: Proactive care planning and crisis support reduce unplanned absences.
  • Recruitment: Eldercare benefits differentiate your total compensation package in competitive talent markets.
  • Healthcare Costs: Reduced caregiver stress correlates with lower employee healthcare utilization.

Eldercare is the next frontier of employee wellness. Childcare benefits were once considered innovative—now they’re table stakes. Eldercare is on the same trajectory. The organizations that move first will win the talent war.

Request a Corporate Program Proposal: 877-898-0736 | emmasoy@gentlecarenavigator.com