ADAPTING ELDER CARE TO THE FUTURE OF WORK [PSMag.com]

Samantha Sangenito 7/31/174:00 AM

Unpaid elder care responsibilities are draining millions of Americans' bank accounts and forcing many to radically alter the way they work and spend their free time.

This bleak takeaway from the Shift Commission's year-long investigation into the future of work in America surprised the 100 business, technology, policy, and academic leaders who took part in its nationwide planning sessions, said Shift's executive director, Kristin Sharp. The organization, founded by New America and Bloomberg in 2016, released its full findings in a reportearlier this year.

[For more of this story, written by Jennifer Oldham, go to https://psmag.com/social-justi...o-the-future-of-work]

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Karen ClemmerMember

What an interesting report, that rings true for our household. My in-laws are wanting to stay independent while at the same time their mobility continues to decline. One uses a wheelchair and the other a walker - so any outing is challenging. Having more in-home support (as discussed in the article) could help them stay independent longer - while at the same time providing meaningful employment to someone else. I am thankful that the Star Commission is listening to the 1000 workers in these focus groups.

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