Digital tools can also help caregivers connect with others in similar situations for peer support, restore balance to their lives and help them feel less lonely and guilty. (Photo: iStock)
More workers are also caregivers to a friend or family member on their off hours, and employers can provide digital tools to support them, according to “Digital Tools and Solutions for Caregivers: An Employer's Guide” developed by the Northeast Business Group on Health and AARP.
“Digital tools are not solutions in themselves but they are an important component of a forward-thinking benefits package that can significantly ease the burden on caregivers' time and can help diminish the mental and emotional burdens associated with caregiving,” guide states.
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Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.
