Seniors Action Service - Serving Seniors Since 1975

Recognition

Seniors Action Service has received recognition for its excellence by several organizations, including the Brookings Institute, The Retirement Research Foundation, The Chicago Community Trust, Evanston Community Foundation, Illinois Department of Human Services and others.

The Changing Face of Caregiving

Caregiving can be exhausting, overwhelming, and place a tremendous financial burden on all involved.  Where would I trun if my parent needed help at home?  Who would I call for assistance?  If I knew my company had access to a network of caregivers, would that alleviate some of the pressure and stress associated with caring for my aging parent?

Eldercare is a problem that will grow dramatically in the coming decades.  As a society, we’ve done little to plan for aging.  And as long as our parents are healthy, we deny that we’re ever going to face this problem, until it takes on crisis proportions.

Looking forward, many companies are beginning to understand the impact this has on employees and on company resources.  With the right planning and resources in place, employees are better prepared to handle caregiving responsibilities and the challenges they may face.

Cost of lost productivity due to aging caregiving

• Costs companies over $11.4 billion per year
• $33 million – for Alzheimer’s Disease alone
• More than 40 million Americans are 65 years +
• Within the next five years, 37% of U.S. workers will be caring for an older adult rather than a child
• High rates of absenteeism

If you find yourself puzzled, just imagine what it would be like in the midst of a crisis.  We at Seniors Action Service understand how stressful these situations can be and offer a wide range of services to meet your needs.