Women working in the healthcare field indicate disproportionate stress and anxiety around their caregiving roles at work and home in contrast with their male counterparts. Healthcare organizations can support women in medicine and prevent the leaky pipeline phenomenon that can be caused by burnout due to “double-duty caregiving”. Here’s how: 🔹 Provision of on-site childcare 🔹 Paid parental and sick leave 🔹 Cultivating an organizational culture whose norms support the use of paid leave Women As One accelerates the careers of women physicians. Join our one-of-a-kind community today.➡️ https://lnkd.in/dVeECUXN Data Source: Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2023 #Caregiving #WomenInHealthcare #WomenInMedicine #OrganizationalSupport
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The unsung heroes of global healthcare are the FAMILY CAREGIVERS who provide INFORMAL and UNPAID assistance to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. 🤝 Their unwavering commitment to loved ones often goes unnoticed, yet THEIR IMPACT IS IMMEASURABLE 🌐 A recent study by Rebecca E Lacey and colleagues (THE LANCET, link in comments🧑🏻💻) shines a light on the profound impact of family caregiving on the MENTAL and PHYSICAL HEALTH of caregivers 🧠 Their research, unique in its focus on age-diverse caregiving, reveals that transitions to caregiving result in significant increases in PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS, particularly among caregivers under 50 years old. 🔄 The study emphasizes the lasting effects of this distress, highlighting the POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH SOCIAL ROLES like partnerships, parenting, education, and employment 😔 Caregiving, despite its stressors, has been associated with psychological benefits, challenging the notion that it uniformly leads to declines in health 🌿 Lacey and colleagues stress the importance of RECOGNIZING and SUPPORTING caregivers in healthcare, including primary care and hospital discharge. They advocate for person-centered and family-centered care across all health settings, emphasizing the need for INCLUSIVE POLICIES in employment, paid leave, and long-term care services 🤗 As we address the challenges of an AGING POPULATION, it's crucial to understand that caregiving impacts individuals across the lifespan 👩⚕️ Moreover, the gender equity aspect cannot be ignored, as women, more likely to become caregivers, face higher risks of negative health outcomes and related economic effects without proper support. Let's RECOGNIZE, HONOR and SUPPORT the invaluable contributions of family caregivers and acknowledge their immense sacrifices. 🤲 Their dedication to the well-being of their loved ones is truly inspiring 🎖️🥇 #Caregiving #GlobalHealth #FamilyCaregivers #MentalHealth #GenderEquity #HealthcareSupport
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Women often take the lead in caregiving duties. This is usually due to family or societal norms and expectations. However, men are increasingly finding themselves taking care of aging parent or ill spouse and their experiences can be different to those of women. Per AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving there were approximately 18.7 million men caring for adults in 2020 up from 16 million in 2015. When looking at gender, daughters still outpaced sons as caregivers in 202O per the same study, but men made up 39% of caregivers, increasing from 27% in 1997. What is an example of a challenge men may face as caregivers? Imagine a son having to help his mother with with incontinence, bathing or other personal hygiene needs. It can be an unfamiliar place for anyone, but may be more uncomfortable for men due to traditional gender norms. A 2019 study in the journal Healthcare found that men who were caregivers had weak support networks and sought out help from programs that could help them with caregiving less than others. Caregiving is a universal issue that affects all people regardless of gender. Male caregivers need targeted services such as peer support groups and training for personal care and medical tasks. I will put the 2019 study in the comments. #caregivers #caregiving #caregiversupport #malecaregivers
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Making it easier for men to share duties in the house is essential if countries are to thrive. Wessel van den Berg PhD, MenCare Officer at Equimundo and one of the co-authors of the State of the World’s Fathers 2023 report, breaks down some of the main trends and findings from the report on men’s increased caregiving responsibilities, as well as barriers that persist and prevent even greater uptake in men’s care work at home. https://lnkd.in/e9ARUg5z The Conversation US
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By 2050, the demand for elderly care will rise significantly due to global aging. Without redistribution of caregiving duties, women will still spend 2.3 more hours daily on unpaid care work, hindering their ability to pursue education, enter the workforce, or advance their careers. This burden disproportionately falls on women and girls because traditionally they take on tasks like cooking, cleaning, childcare, and eldercare, which in turn limits their economic opportunities. When caregivers share the load, women can enter the workforce, start businesses, and contribute more fully to their families, communities and economies. Download the "Greymate Care" app to get professional caregivers right in the comfort if your home. Image credit: UN Women www.greymatecare.com #Greymatecare #caregivers #womenempowerment #humanresources
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Today's fourth and final webinar hosted by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence on "Work and Education" shed light on the significant challenges faced by caregivers of seniors and people with disabilities. Challenges Identified: > Lack of support for self-employed family caregivers > Current EI programs don’t address the episodic nature of caregiving > Need for benefits similar to those offered for maternity and paternity leave > Women in their 50s, often "sandwich caregivers," are disproportionately affected > Home Care Professionals are a more cost-effective solution compared to funding full-time staff for care James Janeiro from the CCCE webinar rightly said, "If you invest in caregivers and care providers, we are all better off." At Gravitii.care, we know how tough it can be for family caregivers to juggle work, school, and caregiving responsibilities. Especially for self-employed caregivers or those working in the private sector, the support just isn’t there. That’s where we come in. Our platform provides the flexibility and respite caregivers need, allowing them to keep their jobs and manage their lives without the constant worry of losing income. Additionally, we provide a more budget-friendly solution than many private home care agencies because we don’t carry hefty overhead fees. So, if you’re feeling stuck between limited options and high costs, Gravitii is here to help. 🍁 Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of all Canadians. #homecare #caregivers #healthcare #innovation #supportcaregivers #eldercare #seniorcare #healthcaretech #agingpopulation #CdnCaregiving
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There are more than 37 million #eldercare providers in the U.S., with nearly 60% of them being women delivering unpaid care. As a caregiver for both my mom and grandmother, I share both the blessing and burden of caring for loved ones. The impact to women and their careers is significant. #Caregiving responsibilities often require women to miss time on the job, like I did today for mom's doctor's visit. Others choose to reduce their work hours, go from full-time to part-time, or leave the workforce entirely. As leaders, employers and policymakers, we should ask ourselves what more can we do to support caregivers. It's noble, necessary and growing, and solutions are needed. Let's start generating ideas💡.
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Did you know that 55% of women say they've worked whilst mentally unwell in the past year, which is likely influenced by juggling the responsibilities of work and caregiving? https://bit.ly/4cC6BJo Discover the actions you can take today to better support the women in your workforce through benefits and more. #benefits #inclusion #caregiving #health
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Did you know that 55% of women say they've worked whilst mentally unwell in the past year, which is likely influenced by juggling the responsibilities of work and caregiving? https://bit.ly/3yIugda Discover the actions you can take today to better support the women in your workforce through benefits and more. #benefits #inclusion #caregiving #health
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This is a scary statistic. More than half of the women working today are juggling jobs, family responsibilities and caregiver duties. It’s a lot. This is a great article for HR and leadership to read and understand how best to support the women in the workplace whose 5 to 9 can be just as consuming as their 9 to 5. #wellbeing #health #caregiving
Did you know that 55% of women say they've worked whilst mentally unwell in the past year, which is likely influenced by juggling the responsibilities of work and caregiving? https://bit.ly/46xsHex Discover the actions you can take today to better support the women in your workforce through benefits and more. #benefits #inclusion #caregiving #health
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Pretending that all people need the same benefits can be a real detriment to your people. Eye-opening stat here from Mercer about women in the workforce. #workforce #benefits #groupbenefits #women #workingmoms #workingparents #stress #mentalhealth #health
Did you know that 55% of women say they've worked whilst mentally unwell in the past year, which is likely influenced by juggling the responsibilities of work and caregiving? https://bit.ly/3ykyV52 Discover the actions you can take today to better support the women in your workforce through benefits and more. #benefits #inclusion #caregiving #health
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