Few experiences are as universal as caring for a loved one. With nearly 40 million people nationwide serving as family caregivers, the physical, financial, emotional, and psychological effects of being a caregiver – or supporting one – touch the lives of virtually every American. And nowhere is the stress of caregiving felt more acutely than in the workplace. With one in six employees in the U.S. caring for a loved one 18 or over, employment and workplace issues for caregivers are verging on a national crisis that demands the attention of every employer.
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Heather Seftel-Kirk
A writer for more than a decade, Heather helps hone the voice of FedHealthIT, helping to shape the information we share, working with collaborators and stakeholders to ensure they are delivering the message they intend and that it is the information our readers want to hear. A firm believer that every person has a story to tell and that every story is worth sharing, if told right, she also believes the written word carries power – to inform, to educate, and also to bring people together.
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