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:
of all caregivers are currently employed
employees is caring for an aging parent right now
average annual out-of-pocket cost per working caregiver
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 Care Navigator Corporate Eldercare Program is a turnkey benefit designed for organizations. 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 Overview
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 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
Phase 2 - Configuration
Phase 3 - Launch
Phase 4 - Ongoing
The Business Case
Organizations that invest in eldercare benefits report measurable returns across their most critical workforce metrics.
Collaboration
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.
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Get In Touch
Phone: (877) 898-0736
Email: info@gentlecarenavigator.com