Digitaltools can also help caregivers connect with others in similarsituations for peer support, restore balance to their lives andhelp them feel less lonely and guilty. (Photo: iStock)
More workers are also caregivers to a friend or family member ontheir off hours, and employers can provide digital tools tosupport them, according to “Digital Tools and Solutions for Caregivers: AnEmployer's Guide” developed by the Northeast Business Group onHealth and AARP.
“Digital tools are not solutions in themselves but they are animportant component of a forward-thinking benefits package that cansignificantly ease the burden on caregivers' time and can helpdiminish the mental and emotional burdens associated withcaregiving,” 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.
