As baby boomers continue to age, their work/life needs are rapidly shifting from child care to elder care, according to the findings of a recent employee survey conducted for DuPont by WFD, Inc. These findings are relevant to other companies as well. "This information on elder care needs should be a clarion call to all companies to look closely at their work force demographics, consider the financial and emotional challenges their employees will face, and devise internal supports that will help address this emerging need," says Fran Rodgers, WFD's CEO.
According to the survey, 50% of respondents said they have or expect to have elder care responsibilities within the next three to four years. This was a 10% increase from 1995. These numbers are expected to continue to increase even more in coming years.
From the January 8, 2001 article, "DuPont Employee Survey Sees Greater Need for Elder Care," from Home Health Provider.com.