Medicare is health insurance for U.S. citizens that are ages 65 and older. Eligibility may be available before the age of 65 for those with a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease, or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease). In 2023, more than 65 million Americans depended on Medicare, a number that is rising in tandem with the aging population, accor…

Our guest today is a mother, a founder, a caregiver, a business woman, a dementia advocate, a children's book author, and (unsurprisingly) a master at handling burnout. Valene Campbell founded the home health care agency ReVitahealth, and is a dementia advocate who serves on both the Harvard Medical School Advisory Council for the Dementia Solution…

Our guest today is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) here at Homethrive–Patrick Twohig. In addition to his vast experience in healthcare sales, Pat was a caregiver for his father for 15 years, and is a father of 2 children himself, one of whom has ADHD. This dual position gives him a unique perspective on exactly what caregivers need to be successful…

There are over 50 million caregivers in the United States today, responsible for the care of an aging adult or a child with complex medical needs. But many of them, despite the added stress and pressure of the role, will not inform their team at work. Today, we discuss how caregivers make some of the most effective employees, but only if given the …

The population of seniors in the U.S. is about shift significantly, which could leave many aging adults with inadequate care in their golden years, or sometimes, no care at all. Although this topic is often discussed in terms of the future, we are nevertheless beginning to see shortages in paid caregiving staff already, leaving family members to pi…

The award-winning documentary Unseen gives an unfiltered, honest glimpse into the parent caregivers that so often go ignored or unsupported as they raise children with disabilities. Today, we have some of the filmmakers on the podcast to go behind-the-scenes on the making of the documentary, and what they’ve learned about the families that so often…

Characterized as the group of people responsible for both the care of children under the age of 18 and the care of an aging parent or parents over the age of 65, the sandwich generation shoulders the financial, logistical, and emotional challenge of caregiving across generations. Today, we discuss how this demographic is affected by their dual role…

Our guest today has done it all. Zander Keig is a consultant, trainer, social worker, and speaker. He is co-founder of the LGBTQ Caregivers Center, host of the Umbrella Hour Podcast, and the owner of Third Space Press. A proud Coast Guard veteran, he has received multiple awards and honors, including the 2023 Caregiving.com LGBTQIA Advocate of the …

On this episode of "The Balancing Act," Bassett Healthcare Network's Director of Total Rewards joins us to talk about recruitment and retention and benefits that move the needle.Homethrive által

When it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent in the public sector, guests Dusty Sash and Rachel Beck from Arapahoe County, CO have a unique strategy. On this episode of "The Balancing Act," they discuss their 6-pillar approach to employee wellness and how a caregiving coordination benefit has moved the needle.…

Family caregiving has a direct impact on business bottom line. Whether it's finding care for a child, an aging loved one, or a loved one with special needs, a new partnership between Homethrive and TOOTRiS can help!Homethrive által

On this inaugural episode of the "CHRO Corner," Ecolab's Laurie Marsh joins "The Balancing Act" to talk about how she and her team deftly navigated the pandemic, adding important benefits to the company's already robust suite, and how Homethrive cultivated a "culture of caring" at the company.Homethrive által

From ESG to DEI to employee well-being, "The Balancing Act" has covered a lot in 2022. Join us for a look back on the hot topics we explored.Homethrive által

Faegre Drinker's COO and well-being consultant, along with Growthplay's managing director join "The Balancing Act" to discuss retaining great talent.Homethrive által

Latham & Watkins' director of Global Health and Well-Being, Mark Goldberg, joins "The Balancing Act" to discuss his firm's well-being platform.Homethrive által

Perkins Coie Chief Talent Officer Jennifer Bluestein joins "The Balancing Act" to talk about how her firm is preventing attorney burnout.Homethrive által

On this special episode of "The Balancing Act," we're unveiling the results of Homethrive's Second Annual Employee Caregiving Study.Homethrive által

Tom Bayley, former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Naval War College, joins "The Balancing Act" to discuss how to walk the walk when it comes to your company's DEI efforts.Homethrive által

Nearly 90% of all S&P 500 companies are producing some kind of report about their ESG efforts (Environmental/Social/Governance). What is ESG, and why is it so important to your stakeholders? Protiviti's Nick McKeehan and Alyse Mauro Mason join "The Balancing Act" to discuss.Homethrive által

Health insurance, EAPs, and 401ks are just a few of the myriad of benefits options available to employees these days. But what will move the needle for your organization? Veteran HR leader Hassan Azar joins the "Balancing Act" to discuss finding the sweet spot.Homethrive által

HR veteran Linda Simon joins "The Balancing Act" to discuss how to uncover your team's hidden stressors, and more importantly, how to address them to prevent burnout and turnover.Homethrive által

Veteran HR leader Joe Bosch joins "The Balancing Act" to discuss ways for companies to measure and boost employee productivity.Homethrive által

Researcher Eileen J. Tell joins "The Balancing Act" to discuss the results of a new study into the journey of the family caregiver and the steps employers must take to support them.Homethrive által

Shannon's raising neuro-diverse children, while holding down a demanding full-time career. On this episode of "The Balancing Act," we hear how she's managing care with help from Homethrive and why the Rosalynn Carter Institute For Caregivers says employers must do more to support employees doubling as caregivers.…

Shannon's raising neuro-diverse children, while holding down a demanding full-time career. On this episode of "The Balancing Act," we hear how she's managing care with help from Homethrive and why the Rosalynn Carter Institute For Caregivers says employers must do more to support employees doubling as caregivers.…

Kim coordinates care for her mother from a thousand miles away, all while holding down a demanding full-time career. On this episode of "The Balancing Act," we hear how she's managing care with help from Homethrive and why the Rosalynn Carter Institute For Caregivers says employers must do more to support employees doubling as caregivers.…

Kim coordinates care for her mother from a thousand miles away, all while holding down a demanding full-time career. On this episode of "The Balancing Act," we hear how she's managing care with help from Homethrive and why the Rosalynn Carter Institute For Caregivers says employers must do more to support employees doubling as caregivers.…

A new report from the "Rosalynn Carter Institute For Caregivers" finds employers must do more to support employee caregivers. On this special episode of "The Balancing Act," we'll hear from RCI's strategy chief about this important study and what employers can do to help.Homethrive által