Rachor M M
Intracorp, USA.
Empl Benefits J. 1998 Sep;23(3):20-3.
Nearly one in four U.S. households (an estimated 22.4 million) are caring for elderly family members or friends; as the nation's population ages, more and more workers will take on elder caregiving responsibilities. As this trend continues, employers will face increasing concerns about lost productivity and many employees will struggle to balance the demands of work and caregiving responsibilities. To help resolve the situation, many employers may look to a comprehensive work/life program, which incorporates an intensive focus on elder-care issues, to help boost morale, improve employee productivity and job performance, and reduce stress and absenteeism associated with caregiving.
近四分之一的美国家庭（估计有2240万）在照顾年迈的家庭成员或朋友；随着美国人口老龄化，越来越多的员工将承担起照顾老人的责任。随着这一趋势的持续，雇主将越来越担心生产力下降，许多员工也将难以平衡工作需求和照顾责任。为了帮助解决这一问题，许多雇主可能会寻求一个全面的工作/生活计划，该计划将重点深入放在老年护理问题上，以帮助提高士气、提升员工生产力和工作表现，并减少与照顾相关的压力和旷工现象。
