We decided to classify professional mental health support offered through Employee Assistance Programs as Learning rather than Sharing because the employee’s experience is usually not in a group. EAP’s provide one-on-one learning and support that can be quite helpful to a caregiver. The one downside is that it may not effectively address feelings of loneliness.…

This refers to classes and workshops the employee might access about topics related to caregiving. Classes often provide skills directly related to providing care, such as managing medications. Return to work programs to support people after caregiving are also popular and will be listed when we find them. If the employer offers classes designed to…